Medical Intensive Care (SCU 2) - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Company: Nurse.com
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for
Clinical Nursing Assistants (CNA):
0-1 years of experience eligible for $2,500 (full time)
1+ years of experience eligible for $4,000 (full time)
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 10 bed intensive care unit (SCU2) 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.
Patients cared for on this unit are primarily those with medical
complications related to sepsis, ARDS, GI bleeds, DKA and
others.
The Clinical Nurse Assistant supports Maine Medical Center's
mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors:
excellence, competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, patient
and family centered care, commitment to our community, and
accountability. In accordance with national standards of nursing
practice and within the guidelines and policies and procedures of
both Maine Medical Center and the Maine State Board of Nursing, The
Clinical Nurse Assistant is responsible for Assisting the Clinical
Nurse, as well as responding to patient and family requests. Care
delivery and coordination of patient and family care begins with
the initial contact with the health care system and may continue
across the continuum. Services may be provided on an inpatient,
outpatient, ambulatory, and/or community basis.
Position Summary
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
MaineHealth was ranked a Best-In-State Employer in 2021 and one of
America's Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose
vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest
in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a
comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services,
home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working
together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately
22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care,
diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New
Hampshire. Learn more about our system at
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's
needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages
include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave,
retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our
comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and
include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be
working with health care professionals that truly value the people
around them - both within the walls of the organization and the
neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the
well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in
fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate
caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will
be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new
level.
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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