Nursing Assistant / Certified Nursing Assistant 3200/Full-Time

Santa Fe, New Mexico, Description Under the direction of the nurse, performs basic patient care related tasks that contributes to the maintenance of a safe and comfortable patient environment that is conducive to healing. Requirements EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: BLS certification required. Certified nursing assistant certification required. Each specialty unit may require additional certification. SKILLS: Must be able to pass skills competency checklist as required by each unit. Must be able to read, speak and write English fluently. EXPERIENCE: Six months in a healthcare related field. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Director/Manager, Nursing Unit ENVIRONMENT: – Bloodborne pathogens – B Works irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities around patient care.

Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Subject to varying unpredictable situations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Frequently lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.

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