Certified Nursing Assistant - Temporary Bridge Program

Description

Maine Medical Center

Nursing/Clinical Support

Req #: 75236

CNA Traveler to Staff - Bridge Program

Full-Time, Night shift

3, 12-hour shifts

Weekends Required

Open to current CNA Travelers at MaineHealth only. NO external applications.

Bridge Program Details

• Your Bridge CNA position can begin immediately following the end of your traveler contract (no gap in employment is required).
• The position requires a commitment of three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week).
• Bridge CNAs are employed in this role for 13 weeks.
• After successfully completing the 13-week Bridge period, you may be considered for a regular MaineHealth CNA position and become eligible for benefits.
  
  

Unit Bio

Bean 5/IMC/AVU is a high-paced 34-bed medical intermediate care unit. Patient population is vast and includes specialties of acute on chronic states, respiratory failure, complex vascular, general surgical and neuroscience conditions, sepsis and multisystem organ failure. Constant assessment, coordination and interventions are essential. Within the Assisted Ventilation Unit (AVU) patients may require mechanical ventilation in chronic or weaning states; vasoactive medications and frequent assessments and interventions are required.

Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant – Acute Care role assists in the administration of nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs a variety of direct and indirect care duties.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Certified Nursing Assistant required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
• Experience: Relevant experience preferred.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
  
  

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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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Shayna.Carreau@mainehealth.org