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Med Surg Tele CNA - Per Diem

Y-Axis, Bar Harbor, ME, United States


Location and Availability
Bar Harbor, Maine, United States – Full Time

Start Date: Immediate

Remote Job: Yes, Telecommute: Yes

Overview
Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Skills

Activities of Daily Living Assistance

Basic Nursing Care

Patient Safety

Environment Maintenance

BLS Provider Status

Certified Nursing Assistant

Arrhythmia Competency

Medical Terminology

Patient Care Delivery

Basic Computer Skills

Effective Communication

Prioritization

Multi-tasking

Stress Management

Responsibilities
The Certified Nursing Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living and provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients. This role also involves assisting in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements
Education, Training or Certifications: High School graduate or equivalent, Current BLS Provider Status, Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing, Completion of a Monitor course through MDIH or another arrhythmia course with validated competency.

Experience Required: Recent training/experience in medical terminology and delivery of patient care.

Special Requirements: Basic computer skills.

Cognitive Requirements: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Must be able to perform at high performance under stressful situations, prioritizing, multi-tasking and following through.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand/work for most of an 8-12 hour shift.

Must be able to bend/lift 25-50 lbs (assisting patients in and out of bed, etc.).

Environment

Potential exposure to blood/body fluids.

Potential for exposure to contagious diseases.

Potential for periods of high stress.

Benefits
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award-winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.

EEO Statement
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

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