Certified Nursing Assistant - Advanced (DOH/FBMC #13864)

New Mexico Department of Health; Santa Clara (NM); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a Preceptor and Senior Neighborhood Nurse Aide to provide direct personal care and leadership within a long-term care facility. You will coach Certified Nursing Assistants and support residents across adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

This safety-sensitive role requires CMA/HHA/CNA certification and at least one year of related experience, with responsibilities including training CNAs, responding to patient needs, and ensuring quality

Qualifications

• Certification as CMA, HHA, or CNA with 1 year of experience in a traditional long-term care facility.
• One year of experience may be substituted by related education or equivalent work.
• Proficiency in English reading, writing, speaking and comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Answer patient call signals, intercoms, and determine needs.
• Assist with daily living activities and bed mobility.
• Review dietary restrictions and ensure appropriate meals.
• Record intake and report changes to medical/nursing staff.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and leadership to CNAs.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Patience

Independence

Teamwork

Education

CMA/HHA/CNA certification

Job description

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Salary

$20.56 - $30.85 Hourly
$42,773 - $64,160 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C4

Why does the job exist?

This position performs duties as ¿Preceptor¿ and/or ¿Senior¿ Neighborhood Nurse Aide. Incumbent will provide on‑going training, coaching, mentoring and leadership to Certified Nursing Assistants. This position will provide sub‑professional direct personal nursing care and related support to long‑term care facility residents. Incumbent will participate in maintaining quality direct nursing aide care to, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age residents at the facility.

How does it get done?

• Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
• Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
• Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
• Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.
• Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Provide on‑going training, coaching, mentoring and leadership to Certified Nursing Assistants.

Who are the customers?

Residents at a long‑term care facility.

Ideal Candidate

• The ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• The ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• The willingness to handle difficult residents with patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm.
• The ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.

Minimum Qualification

Certification as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Home Health Aide (HHA), or Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) and one (1) year of experience in a traditional long term care facility and/or as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above certification requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre‑employment and random testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Will be screened for tuberculosis (TB) upon hire. Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background check pursuant to New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act (Sections 29‑17‑2 through 29‑17‑5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

• Works throughout the nursing service area (i.e., nurses stations, resident rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc.,
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post‑disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), including all hospital types, long‑term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID‑related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.