Certified Nursing Assistant I-Intermediate Care
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of nursing staff in the Intermediate Care Unit at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Duties include feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving, transferring, or transporting patients and changing linens. The role supports patient-centered care, unit operations, safety, and communication among patients, families, and healthcare team members. This is a part-time position for 24 hours per week, with a stated work schedule of 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The listed salary range is $21.00 to $26.64. Additional compensation elements, such as differentials and incentive programs, may be available.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Maine.
- Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification before providing patient care and keep it current.
- Competencies and skills include Basic Life Support, blood pressure measurement, electronic medical record software, obtaining vital signs, and performing an ECG.
- Demonstrate adaptability, effective communication, health and safety promotion, patient-centered care, integrity, respect, accountability, and compassion.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and interact with patients, families, physicians, peers, and other healthcare team members to support successful customer outcomes and unit function.
- Precept team members in job functions.
- Orient patients to the hospital environment and routine.
- Document all aspects of patient care in a timely manner.
- Participate in unit quality improvement initiatives.
- Communicate patient information and needs to oncoming staff at change of shift and to the RN in a timely manner for follow-up.
- Provide care in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
- Label and deliver specimens according to policy.
- Maintain a safe environment in accordance with Northern Light Health policies and procedures, and report or directly address observed environmental hazards and patient-safety policy or protocol violations.
- Perform other duties upon request.
- Feed, bathe, dress, groom, move, transfer, or transport patients and change linens.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
