Clinical Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg Unit - P4C

Company: MaineHealth
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Summary For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Clinical Nursing Assistants (CNA):

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• 0-1 years of experience eligible for $2,500 (full time)
  
• 1+ years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)
  
  
  
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  • Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time CNA position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
    
  • Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
    
    
    This 17-bed true Medical Surgical unit (P4C) is adding clinical talent to their thriving team. To be part of the nursing group on this unit a candidate must be focused on outstanding patient care, team communication, and their drive to excel not only a member of our organization, but also as an individual.
    
    This unit consists of new and experienced CNAs. The diversity and inclusion of experience, skillsets, and backgrounds on this unit offers unending learning opportunities every day to those who have chosen to join this team.
    
    Patients cared for on this unit are primarily surgical patients which specialties include joints (hips, knees, shoulders), vascular, bariatric, minor neurological and gastrointestinal populations.
    
    
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    • Position Summary
      
      
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      • Under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurses and according to defined policies and procedures, performs various service duties and technical tasks such as taking vital signs and assisting patients with basic hygiene and activities of daily living. Specific duties may vary by area of assignment. Consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations is required.
        
        
        
      • Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
        
        
      • Education: Participates in continuing education relative to role as defined.
        
      • License/Certifications: Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Maine and be on the State of Maine Registry, having completed a six-week or equivalent course.
        
      • Experience: N/A
        
      • Ability to read, write, and speak English in order to follow oral or written instructions and complete standard forms.
        
      • Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations.
        
      • Interpersonal skills necessary to exchange information and maintain courteous relationships with patients, families, visitors, and Maine Medical Center employees.
        
      • Knowledge of standards, policies, procedures and organizational structure of the unit, the Department of Nursing, and Maine Medical Center.
        
        
        Additional Information Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.

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