Nursing Assistant

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

POSITION: Nursing Assistant

SCHEDULE: Day shift

FACILITY: Southern NM Correctional Facility

LOCATION: Las Cruces, 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 Nursing Assistant 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

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