Compassionate Nursing Assistant – Day Shift

Wexford Health Sources; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental and Vision

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Southern NM Correctional Facility in Las Cruces, NM. You will support nursing staff with essential daily operations and provide direct patient care under clinical supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, recording vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort. Previous NA experience is preferred, CPR certification required, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and compassionate care is

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and hygiene.
• Obtain and record vital signs, height, weight, fluid intake, and output.
• Support ambulation, repositioning, and range of motion activities.
• Assist with wheelchair transfers, stretchers, and patient mobility.
• Provide emotional support and respond promptly to call lights.
• Cleansing and maintaining patient areas, workrooms, and equipment.
• Assist physicians or nurses during minor procedures and treatments.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain supply inventory.
• Encourage hydration and elimination as part of daily patient care.
• Document care activities accurately in the EMR.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced work environment

Confidentiality

Compassionate care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant certification

CPR certification

Job description

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Southern NM Correctional Facility in Las Cruces, NM. You will support nursing staff with essential daily operations and provide direct patient care under clinical supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, recording vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort. Previous NA experience is preferred, CPR certification required, and a strong commitment to confidentiality and compassionate care is