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Maine Medical Center is offering temporary full-time summer employment to Nursing Students (CNAs) who will be entering their senior year through approximately a 10-week summer program. From the beginning of June to the middle of August, you will work in our caring, nurturing environment under the guidance of experienced registered nurses within our clinical settings.
As a participant in the MMC Summer Student Nurse Associate program you will observe firsthand, the dynamics of collaborative nursing practice and to begin the transition of student to professional nurse. Transitioning from the classroom to a career can be challenging. You can get a head start on your nursing career by taking advantage of this unique opportunity!
Eligibility:
The Summer Student Nurse Associate program is open to any nursing student who meets one of the following criteria:
While not required, including a resume/CV with your application is preferred.
Nursing students who are interested in year round/regular status employment at MMC, and are Certified Nursing Assistants on the Maine State Registry are encouraged to apply for any of our other open positions as a Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA.
Position Summary
The Summer Student Nurse Associate, 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)
Additional Information
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
Maine Medical Center is offering temporary full-time summer employment to Nursing Students (CNAs) who will be entering their senior year through approximately a 10-week summer program. From the beginning of June to the middle of August, you will work in our caring, nurturing environment under the guidance of experienced registered nurses within our clinical settings.
As a participant in the MMC Summer Student Nurse Associate program you will observe firsthand, the dynamics of collaborative nursing practice and to begin the transition of student to professional nurse. Transitioning from the classroom to a career can be challenging. You can get a head start on your nursing career by taking advantage of this unique opportunity!
Eligibility:
The Summer Student Nurse Associate program is open to any nursing student who meets one of the following criteria:
- Successful completion of the junior year of a BSN nursing program, and be on the State of Maine CNA Registry.
- Successful completion of the first year of an ADN program, and be on the State of Maine CNA Registry.
While not required, including a resume/CV with your application is preferred.
Nursing students who are interested in year round/regular status employment at MMC, and are Certified Nursing Assistants on the Maine State Registry are encouraged to apply for any of our other open positions as a Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA.
Position Summary
The Summer Student Nurse Associate, 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: N/A
- Ability to read, write, and speak English in order to follow oral or written instructions and complete standard forms.
- Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to exchange information and maintain courteous relationships with patients, families, visitors, and Maine Medical Center employees.
- Knowledge of standards, policies, procedures and organizational structure of the unit, the Department of Nursing, and Maine Medical Center.
Additional Information
MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org
At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.
With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.
