Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant II to provide direct and indirect nursing care to neonatal patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This is a part-time position working three 12-hour night shifts per week, with weekends required.

Clinical Setting

The NICU/Continuing Care Nursery (CCN) is a 51-bed Level III-IV unit—the largest ICU in Maine. The unit features single rooms with state-of-the-art equipment and maintains a nursing staff of 150. The facility operates with 24/7 coverage by Neonatologists and Advanced Practice Providers, an active critical care transport team, and a nurse-driven PICC team. The unit serves patients across multiple specialties including surgical, cardiac, gastrointestinal, genetics, renal, and palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of nursing care to designated patients
• Perform direct and indirect care duties as assigned
• Work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse

Schedule

• Part-time, night shift
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Weekends required

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Current applicable state license as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Current BLS certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of start date
• One year of relevant experience
• Demonstrated competency in all essential functions of a Certified Nursing Assistant I role

Compensation and Bonuses

The pay range is $20.27 to $24.36 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

MaineHealth is offering sign-on bonuses for eligible Clinical Nursing Assistants:

• 0-1 years of experience: $2,500 (full-time positions)
• 1+ years of experience: $4,000 (full-time positions)

Bonus amounts are prorated for part-time hires. Per diem hires are ineligible. Current MaineHealth employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth employees are ineligible until greater than 6 months of separation from employment.

Benefits

MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, well-being resources, recognition programs, and career growth opportunities. Shift differentials or other incentives may apply where applicable.

Additional Information

For questions about this role, contact connor.lemay@mainehealth.org. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org.