Certified Nursing Assistant -Pediatric

Certified Nursing Assistant I-Pediatric - 88833

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center |US:

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Bangor | Nursing Support | Part Time Eligible

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department: Pediatric Unit

Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM

Summary
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Provides direct and indirect patient care under direction of nursing staff. Performs duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, or moving patients, or changing linens. May transfer or transport patients.

Responsibilities
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• 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.
• Labels and delivers specimens per policy.
• Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH 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
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Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust:
  Acts consistently in line with core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Follows through on commitments or communicates an alternate plan when needed.
• Cultivates Respect:
  Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, 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 ownership of successes and mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner.
• Practices Compassion:
  Demonstrates genuine care for people and readiness to help; supports relief of suffering of others.

Credentials
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• Required Certified Nursing Assistant

Education
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• Required No Minimum Requirement

Working Conditions
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• Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.

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 Life Flight 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…