Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Correctional Care

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Nursing Assistant at Southern NM Correctional Facility in Las Cruces, NM. You will assist nursing staff with daily living activities and direct patient care under supervision.

The role focuses on patient comfort, accurate documentation in the EMR, vital signs, mobility support, and maintaining a clean, safe clinical environment in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities (bathing, feeding, dressing, hygiene).
• Record vital signs, height, weight, intake/output and document care.
• Support ambulation, repositioning and range of motion activities.
• Assist with wheelchair transfers and patient mobility (stretcher as needed).
• Provide emotional support and respond promptly to call lights.
• Cleansing and maintaining patient areas, workrooms and equipment.
• Assist physicians or nurses during minor procedures.
• Sterilize instruments and manage supply inventory.

Job description

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Nursing Assistant at Southern NM Correctional Facility in Las Cruces, NM. You will assist nursing staff with daily living activities and direct patient care under supervision.

The role focuses on patient comfort, accurate documentation in the EMR, vital signs, mobility support, and maintaining a clean, safe clinical environment in a correctional setting.