Certified Nursing Assistant- Central NM

Wexford Health Sources; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance check-ins with annual merit increase

Generous paid-time-off program

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Flexible pay options

Discounted tuition at various universities

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant in Los Lunas, NM. In this role, you will provide essential support to nursing staff, ensuring patient care and comfort. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, obtaining vital signs, and documenting care accurately.

Qualified candidates will need a high school diploma or GED, completion of a CNA program, and current CPR and CNA certifications. Join us to make a real difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Previous CNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing and feeding.
• Obtain and record vital signs and patient data.
• Provide mobility and physical support to patients.
• Maintain patient areas and assist during procedures.
• Document care activities accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Patient confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program

Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

POSITION: Certified Nursing Assistant

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts

FACILITY: Central NM CF

LOCATION: Los Lunas, NM

Are you ready for a role where your dedication and compassion directly impact patient comfort and daily care?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving quality, professional care for the first time—and it starts with you.

Position Summary

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at our facility, you\'ll support nursing staff with essential daily operations and provide direct care that ensures patient well-being. Working under the clinical supervision of the Director of Nursing, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and hygiene
• Obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, fluid intake, and output
• Supporting ambulation, repositioning, and range of motion activities
• Assisting with wheelchair transfers, stretchers, and patient mobility
• Providing emotional support and responding promptly to call lights
• Cleansing and maintaining patient areas, workrooms, and equipment
• Assisting physicians or nurses during minor procedures and treatments
• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining supply inventory
• Encouraging hydration and elimination as part of daily patient care
• Documenting care activities accurately in the electronic medical record system

You'll do more than provide support. You'll be a steady presence in patients\' daily lives, offering dignity, comfort, and compassion where it matters most.

Benefits

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options, including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• Current CPR certification
• Previous CNA experience preferred (correctional healthcare experience a plus)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to patient confidentiality, professionalism, and compassionate care

Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your Skills Matter Here. Your Compassion Changes Lives. Apply today and become the Certified Nursing Assistant your community needs.

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