Nursing Assistant

Wexford Health Sources; Santa Rosa (NM); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Santa Rosa, NM is seeking a Nursing Assistant for a part-time day shift (20 hours per week) at Guadalupe Correctional Facility.

You will support nursing staff with daily care, assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, and patient mobility under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and current CPR certification; prior nursing assistant experience, especially in corrections, is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification preferred or required.
• Prior nursing assistant experience in a correctional setting is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, dressing, hygiene).
• Obtaining and recording vital signs and measurements.
• Support mobility and transfers; assist with equipment.
• Document care activities in EMR; provide emotional support.
• Assist with routine procedures under supervision.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Interpersonal communication

Nursing assistant experience

CPR certification

Attention to confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION

Nursing Assistant

SCHEDULE

PT day shift (20 hours per week)

FACILITY

Guadalupe Correctional Facility

LOCATION

Santa Rosa, 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 (NA) 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.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• 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


• Current CPR certification


• Previous nursing assistant 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

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

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

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