Certified Nurses Aide

OPCO Skilled Management; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide routine resident care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. This role supports basic nursing tasks, personal care, and maintaining a safe, comfortable environment for residents in Las Cruces, NM.

The position offers a night shift from 11p-7a, Thursday-Saturday with rotating Sundays. Prior experience is welcomed but not required; must have State Registry Nurse Aide status and complete training to be eligible for the

Qualifications

• Must be listed on State Registry as Nurse Aide in good standing.
• Ability to read and write; effective communication with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Participates in nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Assists residents with bathing, grooming, hygiene and adaptive equipment.
• Explains procedures to residents before administering.
• Keeps residents dry and changes gowns/linens as needed to stay clean.
• Changes bed linens and keeps them tight to avoid wrinkles.
• Makes beds for both occupied and unoccupied residents.

Skills

Communication

Reading & Writing

Education

Nurse Aide Training

Competency Evaluation Program

Job description

Objective

Provides basic nursing care to residents within the scope of the nursing assistant responsibilities and performs basic nursing procedures under the direction of the licensed nurse supervisor.

Principal Responsibilities

• Participates in and receives nursing report upon reporting for duty
• Assists residents with resident care including bathing, grooming, hygiene and placement of adaptive equipment
• Explains procedures to residents before administering
• Keeps residents dry (changes gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled)
• Changes bed linens and keeps linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under residents
• Makes beds (occupied and unoccupied)

Qualifications

• Successful completion of State Approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program; Name must appear on State Registry as Nurse Aide in good standing; Ability to communicate with residents and nursing staff; Must have the ability to read and write.
• Prior experience as Nurse Aide preferred but not required

Schedule

• Schedule is 11p-7a Thursday-Saturday, rotating Sundays