CNA, Nursing Home, Night shift

Certified Nursing Assistant I
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Department: Medical Surgical Unit - G6
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Work Type: Per Diem
Provides direct and in-direct patient care under direction of nursing staff. Communicates and interacts with patients and families, physicians, peers and other health care members to maximize successful customer outcomes and maximize function of the unit.
Orients patient to hospital environment and routine.
Documents all aspects of patient care in a timely manner.
Participates in unit quality improvement initiatives.
Communicates appropriate information and patient needs to oncoming staff at change of shift and to RN in a timely manner for follow up.
Provides care in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
Label and Delivers specimens per policy.
Maintains a safe environment complying with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
Current registration as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the State of Maine.
~ 1 year experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Electronic medical record software.
is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
Ability to understand the language used to precisely describe the human body including its components, processes, conditions affecting it, and procedures performed upon it.
Promotes Health and Safety: Advocates and models healthy physical and mental health behaviors even in challenging circumstances. Sets high quality standards and strives for continuous improvement and quality assurance by reporting and encouraging others to report near misses and safety issues.
Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; Required Certified Nursing Assistant

Required No Minimum RequirementHigh school diploma or GED is preferred

Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a 411- bed, regional tertiary care hospital and an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center. Located in Bangor, Maine, it serves as the principal referral center for a patient population of 500,000 residents across the northern two-thirds of the state. The medical center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including advanced surgical care, neurosciences, cardiovascular medicine, oncology, and critical care.
Eastern Maine Medical Center is the base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air medical transport program that conducts nearly 900 missions annually, ensuring timely access to specialized care for rural and remote communities. As a member of Northern Light Health, the medical center is part of an integrated statewide health system comprising nine hospitals, numerous primary and specialty care practices, long-term care facilities, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport services. This integrated model supports coordinated, patient-centered care across the continuum.
Eastern Maine Medical Center plays a central role in advancing clinical quality, operational efficiency, and health equity throughout the region. It is actively engaged in clinical education and serves as a training site for medical students, residents, and fellows through affiliations with academic and professional institutions.
Bangor, Maine offers a stable and supportive environment for healthcare professionals. The region is home to high-performing public and private schools, including the University of Maine's flagship campus in Orono. Bangor International Airport provides convenient commercial air service with direct and connecting flights to major US hubs. The area also offers access to a wide range of cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities, with outdoor activities available year-round in Maine's forests, lakes, mountains, and coastal regions. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a strategic hub for clinical excellence, innovation, and community health in northern New England.
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