Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA – Cardiology​/Cardiac Surgery; R1

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery (R1)

Location:

Portland, ME
Facility:
Maine Medical Center

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift: Day
Job Category:
Nursing/Clinical Support
Req #: 64268
Date Posted:
Jan 16, 2026

For a limited time Maine Health is offering sign on bonuses for Clinical Nursing Assistants (CNA):

0‑1 years of experience eligible for $1,250 (part‑time)

1+ years of experience eligible for $2,500 (part‑time)

Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part‑time CNA position. Bonus amount prorated for Part‑time hires. Per diem hires are ineligible.

Current Maine Health member employees are ineligible; former Maine Health Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Unit Bio:

Start or expand your nursing career at Maine Medical Center’s only‑innovative, hybrid cardiology unit! Here you will have the opportunity to take care of a diverse patient population providing high‑quality, safe care to patients with medical, surgical, and interventional cardiology needs while also caring for patients recovering from thoracic and simple spinal surgeries. This mix will offer you a diverse and enriching clinical experience while helping you develop a solid foundation of clinical skills that will carry forward toward many different career paths.

R1 is a 36‑bed telemetry unit that prioritizes collaboration and teamwork. You’ll be supported by a strong, Daisy award‑winning nurse leadership team that promotes an environment of shared governance and authenticity, and a clinical nurse educator with a passion for creative learning. We can’t wait to meet you!

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse and according to defined policies and procedures, performs various service duties and technical tasks such as taking vital signs and assisting patients with basic hygiene and activities of daily living. Specific duties may vary by area of assignment. Consideration of the special needs and behaviors of specific patient populations is required.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Education: Participates in continuing education relative to role as defined.
• License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Must be certified as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Maine and be on the State of Maine Registry, having completed a six‑week or equivalent course.
• Experience: 0‑1 year, on the job training provided.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Meredith

C. Files at [email protected]

Maine Health policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.