Job Description

Summary

For a limited time MaineHealth is offering sign on bonuses for Certified Nursing Assistants:

• 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.

~ 24 Hours a week, 12 hour shifts, 7p - 7a, with weekend/holiday rotations ~

Southern Maine Health Care has an immediate need for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our care team.

The Inpatient Nursing Float Pool is the department for CNA\'s that are seeking a challenge and would like exposure to a broad range of patient acuity levels. The CNA joining the Float Pool is looking to gain or build upon a broad range of clinical skills and knowledge base.

• Ability to float between Medical-Surgical Units with focus of Cardiac and Post-Surgical diagnoses, as well as our Special Care unit; which provides great exposure to specialties while continuing to expand your experience and skills
• Build a solid foundation to launch your career in any direction with the skills and experience gained working as a Float CNA
• 12 hour shifts

Position Summary

The health care work force of the future should have the knowledge and skills to provide patient-centered, community-focused, cost-effective, clinically- effective, coordinated care. To do these things successfully, the work force must be competent, flexible, and adaptive to changes in health care delivery and technology. Under the direction of an R.N., functions as a team member by performing delegated patient care activities and related non- professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Performs a variety of tasks including cleaning of care areas, stocking and disposal of linen and materials supply to ensure assigned areas are kept clean and adequately supplied.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) * Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Completion of a nurse\'s aide training course approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing preferred.

• License/Certifications: State of Maine C.N.A license required. BLS Certification required.
• Experience: One year experience in an acute care setting desirable.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you\'ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual\'s needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you\'re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

*Looking to start a career as a CNA but haven\'t enrolled in a course yet? We offer a paid Internship program! EARN WHILE YOU LEARN -

(Course provided at MMC - Upon completion, available job openings at SMHC + MMC)

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