Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department: Medical Surgical Unit - G5

Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Work Type: PRN - 12 week temporary assignment

Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Schedule: 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM

Summary:

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is pleased to be able to offer an opportunity for direct contracting for Certified Nursing Assistants to come and experience what it is like to be part of the Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center team and mission. We are opening to applications from interested CNAs who would like to work directly for the organization in a traveler like role.

These CNAs will become part of our team as temporary per diem employees for a period of 12 weeks. CNAs will be scheduled as needed in the departments in consultation with the managers of the area and may be assigned to other areas based on business needs. Positions are available on both nights and days.

At the end of the 12 weeks, we welcome you to join our team as a permanent employee in a full time, part time, or regular per diem position. Our talent team will be happy to work with anyone who decides it is time to make Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center your professional home.

Responsibilities:

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.Precepts team members to job function.Orients patient to hospital environment and routine.Attends and serves on one unit committee or educational peer opportunity to improve quality and/or engagement.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 policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.May perform other duties upon request.

Other Information:

Candidates are not eligible for these positions if they have been employed by NLH in full-time or regular part-time positions within the last 90 days. Candidates employed only in benefits-ineligible positions within the last 90 days are able to be considered for these positions.

Competencies and Skills

Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan. Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. 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; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

Required Certified Nursing Assistant

Education

Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions

Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds. Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends).