Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA II

Prime Healthcare

LEWISTON, Maine

You'll monitor cardiac rhythms on a direct cardiac monitor.

Eligibility: Critical CareICU

Posted Sep 29 · Applications close Sep 29, 2027

Shift and hours: Day shift PART TIME-DAY SHIFT
Unit and setting: Hospital
License: CNA license
Term: Permanent Part Time < 60Part time

Do you qualify?

Certification: Current patient care certification (CNA, EMT, etc.) Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.).
Certification: BLS within 30 days of hireAfter hire · within 30 days of hire Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current
Education: High school diploma or equivalent High School Diploma or equivalent
Also asks: Knowledge of medical terminology Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

Preferred

Certification: Dysrhythmia interpretation certificate, current at hire Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
Certification: Phlebotomy certification at hire Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
Certification: EKG certification at hire Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
Experience: Six months in an acute care hospital or physician's office Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred.
Experience: Six months as monitor technician Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred.

What it pays

Pay reviews: Starting pay set by skillset, experience, education and credentials

Benefits

BenefitsComprehensive health benefitsComprehensive health benefits
BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off
BenefitsEducation supportEducation support
Comprehensive, competitive benefits package

The role and schedule

Day to day: Dysrhythmia monitoring as your primary job as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.
Day to day: Help patients with daily living activities May assists patients with activities of daily living
Hours stated: PART TIME-DAY SHIFT
Details: 250-bed hospital a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital

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Overview

Certified Nurse Assistant, CNA II

Part time-day shift

Central maine medical center

Pay: $23.00 to $26.75

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. The PCA II is responsible to monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitor. May assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN and within the scope of the Patient Care Assistant I (PCA I) job description as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Qualifications

Education, experience, training

Current Certification in Patient Care required (M. A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.).

Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current

Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred.

Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.

Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (as applicable, required)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pay Transparency

Central Maine Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $23.00 to $26.75 The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Part Time 60

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

What's around it?

In Lewiston, ME

Lewiston, MEFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent: $986/mo
Household income: $55,393/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Lewiston, ME

NeighborhoodsResidential choices in the Twin Cities area range from revitalized downtown core locations to quieter surrounding enclaves. Downtown Lewiston features historic converted brick textile mills and urban apartments, placing residents within walking distance of local eateries and central employers. The neighborhood surrounding Bates College provides tree-lined streets, academic energy, and well-kept older homes, while adjacent Auburn—just across the Androscoggin River—offers a quieter, more suburban and rural feel with neighborhoods near Lake Auburn and Mount Apatite. Surrounding towns like Lisbon Falls, Topsham, and Gray also serve as residential pockets for those seeking semi-rural living within easy driving distance.

Residential choices in the Twin Cities area range from revitalized downtown core locations to quieter surrounding enclaves. Downtown Lewiston features historic converted brick textile mills and urban apartments, placing residents within walking distance of local eateries and central employers.

The neighborhood surrounding Bates College provides tree-lined streets, academic energy, and well-kept older homes, while adjacent Auburn—just across the Androscoggin River—offers a quieter, more suburban and rural feel with neighborhoods near Lake Auburn and Mount Apatite. Surrounding towns like Lisbon Falls, Topsham, and Gray also serve as residential pockets for those seeking semi-rural living within easy driving distance.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: maineguide.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: visitmaine.com

Getting aroundLocal travel within Lewiston-Auburn is notably quick, with average intra-city commute times clocking in under fifteen minutes. Central Maine Medical Center sits directly in Lewiston, making local hospital access straightforward without heavy traffic congestion. The city also functions as a commuter base for greater southern Maine, situated approximately thirty to forty-five minutes from Portland, Freeport, and Augusta along major regional highway corridors.

Local travel within Lewiston-Auburn is notably quick, with average intra-city commute times clocking in under fifteen minutes. Central Maine Medical Center sits directly in Lewiston, making local hospital access straightforward without heavy traffic congestion.

The city also functions as a commuter base for greater southern Maine, situated approximately thirty to forty-five minutes from Portland, Freeport, and Augusta along major regional highway corridors.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: maineguide.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: gordonsmovingme.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers along the Androscoggin River and nearby conservation parcels. The Auburn Riverwalk features a mile-long paved route extending between Great Falls and Simard-Payne Memorial Park across a pedestrian bridge. Nature enthusiasts frequent the Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary for forest trail walks and year-round birdwatching, while Lake Auburn offers freshwater fishing and Mount Apatite Park provides mineral hunting and wooded trails. In winter, downhill skiing and cold-weather recreation take place locally at Lost Valley ski area.

Outdoor recreation centers along the Androscoggin River and nearby conservation parcels. The Auburn Riverwalk features a mile-long paved route extending between Great Falls and Simard-Payne Memorial Park across a pedestrian bridge.

Nature enthusiasts frequent the Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary for forest trail walks and year-round birdwatching, while Lake Auburn offers freshwater fishing and Mount Apatite Park provides mineral hunting and wooded trails. In winter, downhill skiing and cold-weather recreation take place locally at Lost Valley ski area.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitmaine.com Source 2: crosscountry.com Source 3: gordonsmovingme.com

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Lewiston, Maine’s second-largest city, offers relocating nurses an accessible home base anchored by healthcare, heritage, and genuine post-industrial revitalization. Split from sister-city Auburn by the Androscoggin River and Great Falls, Lewiston balances working-class mill history with modern energy. Healthcare professionals benefit from Central Maine Medical Center serving as a primary regional healthcare hub, keeping daily commutes under fifteen minutes. Off shift, life centers around converted brick mill spaces housing Baxter Brewing Co., DaVinci's Eatery, and Fish Bones American Grill, while trails at Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary and ski slopes at Lost Valley provide quick year-round outdoor outlets. Cultural cornerstones like the towering Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Gendron Franco Center preserve Franco-American roots alongside signature events like the Great Falls Balloon Festival and the Dempsey Challenge. While winters are long and post-industrial transitions are ongoing, Lewiston pairs accessible housing with prime positioning just thirty to forty-five minutes from the coastal amenities and dining scenes of Portland and Freeport.

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Part time-day shift

Central maine medical center

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Education, experience, training

Facility Specific Requirements (as applicable, required)

Pay Transparency

Employment Status

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Equal Employment Opportunity

What's around it?

Lewiston, MEiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Lewiston, ME

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Lewiston, MEFrom Census ACS 2024.