Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Neuro/Trauma (R6)

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.

About the role

• R6 is a dynamic 24-bed neurosurgical / trauma unit with an embedded 9-bed neuro-focused Intermediate Care Unit (IMC).
• Bean 2 is a 12-bed Total Joint Center.
• This position offers the R6/B2 CNA an opportunity to care for a diverse patient population in a supportive environment as an integral member of a collaborative team of highly trained staff.
• The R6 patient population includes adults and older adolescents with neurological and orthopedic conditions including closed head injuries, strokes, brain tumors, seizure disorders, multi-traumas, and conditions requiring neurosurgical intervention.
• In R6 IMC, closer observation, collaboration, and teamwork amongst the RNs and CNAs is required to support care needs of these higher acuity patients.
• The Bean 2 patient population consists of adults who have undergone joint replacement surgeries, and this unit serves as the Joint Center for our nationally recognized and Joint Commission accredited joint replacement program.
• This fast-paced unit consistently receives exceptional patient satisfaction scores.
• R6/IMC/B2 offers a challenging yet rewarding environment where teamwork, excellent communication, a positive attitude, and a proactive approach to provision of care is expected.
• As a teaching unit with frequent student rotations, this collaborative learning environment welcomes new CNAs and other learners excited to be part of this supportive team.
• The compassionate Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, and CNAs on R6/IMC/B2 work closely to support each other in meeting patients’ needs and ensuring the highest standards of care are met.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Current applicable state(s) license as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.

Qualifications

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Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

• Part-time, Night shift 2 12-hour shifts Weekends Required

Schedule

• Part-time, Night shift 2 12-hour shifts Weekends Required

Benefits

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Contact

• If you have questions about this role, please contact jeremy.dube@mainehealth.org.