Unit Coordinator/CNA - Surgical - Nights
Northern Light Health - Portland, ME
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Northern Light Mercy Hospital Department: Surgical Unit Position is located: Mercy Fore River Work Type: Full Time Hours Per Week: 36.00 Work Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM Sign On Bonus for Eligible Candidates Summary: Performs secretarial duties using specific knowledge of medical terminology and hospital, clinic, or laboratory procedures. Duties may include scheduling appointments, billing patients, and compiling and recording medical charts, reports, and correspondence. Responsibilities: Coordinates assigned unit activities. Manages patient records (e.g. Assembles patient records, Files patient information, etc.) Processes physician orders (e.g. Transcribes physician orders, flags charts appropriately, enters orders into computer). Coordinates the safe transport of patients and other items as directed. Accepts responsibility for further developing professional learning needs. Maintains a safe environment complying with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; report and directly address environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed. May perform other duties upon request. Other Information: Competencies and Skills Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan. Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation. Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved. Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others. Credentials Required Certified Nursing Assistant Education Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Working Conditions Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds. Alternate shift schedules (day, evening, nights, weekends). Northern Light Mercy Hospital is a nonprofit acute care hospital in Portland, Maine, and a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Our work is grounded in compassion, dignity, and service, with a commitment to caring for every member of our community, especially those most in need. At Mercy, people come to work knowing their role matters. Whether at the bedside, in support services, administration, or clinical care, every team member contributes to a culture built on respect, collaboration, and purpose. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services, along with multiple primary and specialty care offerings and community-based programs that extend our impact beyond the hospital walls. As a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system, employees benefit from the stability, resource, and career pathways of a larger organization while working in a hospital that feels personal and connected. Team members have opportunities to grow professionally, explore new roles, and build long-term careers in an environment focused on quality, innovation, and the well-being of our workforce. Mercy Hospital is located in Portland, Maine's largest and most vibrant city, offering an exceptional quality of life that attracts people from across the country. Portland is nationally recognized for its food scene, arts and culture, vibrant neighborhoods, and strong sense of community. Within minutes of the city, you can reach beaches, islands, lakes, and mountain trails, with easy access to hiking, skiing, boating, and cycling. The region also offers excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and easy travel connections through Portland International Jetport and nearby rail service to Boston. Southern Maine blends career opportunity with a lifestyle centered on balance, outdoor recreation, and coastal living, making it an ideal place to live and build a career. Portland, Maine, Catholic, Sisters of Mercy, Level 2 NeoNatal Nursery
Created: 2026-03-04