Nursing Assistant — Direct Patient Care & Support

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to attend to patient needs under direct supervision. The role emphasizes age-appropriate care as per hospital policy, aligned with the CHRISTUS Health philosophy, values, standards, and procedures.

The position requires handling vital signs, charting, and coordinating with nurses across departments. Schedule is 7AM - 7PM, full-time, with duties including documentation, patient transport, and ongoing communication with care teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Previous hospital nurse assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Vital signs are completed and reported.
• Answers telephone, records necessary information, and routes calls or message to appropriate personnel.
• Keeps patients' records current.
• Notifies the nurse of any significant changes in patient condition within 5 minutes of identification.
• Transports patient as indicated.
• Obtains x-rays and medical records as indicated.
• Assist in the chemotherapy area as needed.
• Order entry for radiology and laboratory procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to attend to patient needs under direct supervision. The role emphasizes age-appropriate care as per hospital policy, aligned with the CHRISTUS Health philosophy, values, standards, and procedures.

The position requires handling vital signs, charting, and coordinating with nurses across departments. Schedule is 7AM - 7PM, full-time, with duties including documentation, patient transport, and ongoing communication with care teams.