Nursing Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k) match

CEUs

Flexible pay options

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. in Santa Rosa, NM, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support clinical staff and provide direct daily care to patients at Guadalupe Correctional Facility.

You’ll assist with activities of daily living, record vital signs, help with mobility, and document care in the electronic medical record under supervision. This full-time role emphasizes dignity, compassion, and patient confidentiality in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, dressing, and hygiene.
• Obtaining and recording vital signs, height, weight, intake and output.
• Assisting with ambulation, repositioning and range of motion activities.
• Aiding with wheelchair transfers, stretcher movement and patient mobility.
• Providing emotional support and responding to call lights promptly.
• Maintaining cleanliness of 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 care.
• Documenting care activities accurately in the electronic medical record system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant certification program preferred

Current CPR certification

Job description

POSITION: Nursing Assistant
SCHEDULE: Full-time
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
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant certification programpreferred
• Current CPR certificationPrevious 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

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