CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)

Job Title: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)
Job Location: 4-5 Months (possibility of extension)
Job Duration: Portland, ME
Shift: Day and Night

Years of Experience:

• 1-2 years minimum.

Float Requirements:

• CNAs will work with both the medical telemetry and IMC patients on Bean 5.
• They will float to other inpatient units.
• CNAs are also utilized in the companion role and will be required to sit with patients as a 1:1 companion as needed.

Required Certifications:

• BLS.

Education:

• Client mandatory onboarding education.

Unit Information:

• Number of Beds: 43.
• Patient Ratios: 1:7-8.
• Equipment: Specific to our IMC patients: Ventilators, BiPaP, CPAP.
• Both IMC and Med Tele equipment: CPAP, Nasal Cannula, Non Rebreather, Epidural pumps, IV pumps, specialty beds, PCA pumps, VAC dressings, Trach care/maintenance, multiple various bed surfaces and patient mobility equipment.

EMR:

• Epic.

Must Have Skills/Experience:

• Inpatient experience on previous med/surge level of care or higher.

Preferred Skillset/Experience:

Type of Patients on Unit:

• Respiratory, Medical Telemetry, some surgical, sepsis, DKA, Altered Mental Status, Failure to Thrive, Respiratory Failure, and most any acute on chronic medical condition.

Personality Fit:

• Teamwork.
• Flexibility.
• Accountability/ takes ownership.
• Good communication.
• Patient-centered care.
• Can-do attitude.

Dress Code:

• Scrub Color: Any.
• Any unacceptable attire: unprofessional clothing, shirts with logos other than hospital related.