Surgical Nursing Assistant: OR Support & Patient Care

Eye-Associates-of-New-Mexico; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & 8 holidays

401(k)

Education Assistance

Life/AD&D

Job summary

Eye-Associates-of-New-Mexico is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant to support surgical patients at the Rio Rancho Surgery Center. You will work with nurses, surgeons and anesthesia teams to monitor patients, assist before/after procedures, and help maintain a safe perioperative environment.

Responsibilities include vital signs, charting, patient transport, and basic clerical tasks. A high school diploma and CNA training or certification are preferred; on-the-job training is provided where

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with short-term training in basic patient care
• One to three years of experience preferred
• On-the-job training and competency verification required
• Formal nurse’s aide or medical technician training preferred
• CNA certification required (if applicable per center standards)

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients, collect vital signs, and document clinical information accurately
• Assist patients before and after procedures, including simple instruction and discharge support
• Transport patients safely and support timely documentation and chart preparation
• Maintain a clean, organized surgical environment, including equipment cleaning and supply stocking
• Operate patient monitoring systems and help maintain designated equipment and supply systems
• Provide clerical support such as answering phones, taking messages, filing, and assembling patient charts

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA training or certification

Job description

Eye-Associates-of-New-Mexico is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant to support surgical patients at the Rio Rancho Surgery Center. You will work with nurses, surgeons and anesthesia teams to monitor patients, assist before/after procedures, and help maintain a safe perioperative environment.

Responsibilities include vital signs, charting, patient transport, and basic clerical tasks. A high school diploma and CNA training or certification are preferred; on-the-job training is provided where