OB Surgical Aide — Labor & Delivery Support (Per Diem)

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem As Needed

Multiple Shifts Available

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Nursing Assistant to support obstetrical staff by providing basic nursing care and assisting surgeons during procedures. The role emphasizes safety, aseptic technique, and teamwork within the surgical unit and labor & delivery.

Responsibilities include rounds for safety and comfort, assisting with medications as ordered, managing supplies, and maintaining patient records, with multiple shifts available and per diem as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year Nursing Assistant experience preferred and/or completion of Nursing Assistant course within one year.
• Two years hospital experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Identifies safety needs of the patient in Labor and Delivery.
• Maintains accurate count of sponges, needles and instruments at all times.
• Obtains medications from RN as verbally ordered by the surgeon and verifies order with physician.
• Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, bedpans and transportation.
• Keeps staff and management informed of procedure changes affecting the L&D schedule.
• Makes frequent rounds on patients to assure safety and comfort.
• Orders supplies and equipment as delegated by Nurse Manager.
• Understands the legal ramifications of surgical intervention.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Nursing Assistant to support obstetrical staff by providing basic nursing care and assisting surgeons during procedures. The role emphasizes safety, aseptic technique, and teamwork within the surgical unit and labor & delivery.

Responsibilities include rounds for safety and comfort, assisting with medications as ordered, managing supplies, and maintaining patient records, with multiple shifts available and per diem as needed.