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Certified Nursing Support I (DOH/NMVH #15506+)

Salary

 

$17.39 - $27.83 Hourly

$36,179 - $57,886 Annually

This position is a Pay Band HB

Posting Details

 
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.  APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.  THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS.

POSITION IS LOCATED IN TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM


****At this time, NMVH is requiring that the applicant currently be CNA Certified****

Why does the job exist?

 
The Nursing Support Level I position, under direction of nursing staff will provide for the personal needs of residents in a long-term care facility.

How does it get done?

 
The Nursing Support Level I will work as part of a team providing restorative care for residents and promoting the highest quality of life and will assist with duties that include but are not limited to, feeding, bathing, toileting, dressing, moving patients and changing linens.

Who are the customers?

 
The primary customer are the brave men and women that answered our nations call, executed their duties and now are unable to live in their respective communities due to failing health.  This job will also support the widows of the service men and women to include parents that have lost children in combat (Gold Star Parents)

Ideal Candidate

 
Certified Nursing Assistant with six (6) month experience.
Experience working in a long term care facility or nursing home.
CRP certified.

Minimum Qualification

 
Certification as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Home Health Aide (HHA), or Nursing Aide (CNA) OR eligible to attain certification.

Substitution Table

 
No job description available

Employment Requirements

 
****At this time, NMVH is requiring that the applicant currently be CNA Certified****

This position is designated safety sensitive.  Employment is subject to preemployment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.

Employment is subject to criminal background check pursuant to New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act, (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results.

Must possess and maintain a valid American Heart Association BLS / CPR Certification

Must possess and maintain a valid Safe Food Handling Certificate or receive within 1 week of date of hire.

Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training.

Must sign and observe confidentiality agreement.

Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.

Occasional travel for training & meetings and driving a State of NM owned motor vehicle maybe required; Working hours may include weekends, holidays, overtime, and callback hours. Essential functions of the job and specific physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources office.

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in a long-term care facility and home setting with exposure to visual/video display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage.  Walking, standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, sitting and bending over are routine physical efforts required by the job.  The ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds and the use of various types of medical equipment, computers and manual documentation.  Sitting at a computer and entering data is necessary at times.  Use of copier, telephone, and fax machine. Incumbent may be required to drive a State-owned vehicle.  Incumbent may be exposed to physical and verbal abuse from residents, moderate noise levels and stressful situations.  Health hazards include routine exposure to resident illness blood and bodily fluids.  and potential for chemical sensitivity exist related to repeated us of latex gloves, disinfectant agents, wound dressing medications or chemicals.  Overtime is an essential function of this positions.  Essential functions of the job and physical ability requirements will be available at the time of interview or may be obtained at the New Mexico Veterans' Home Human Resources.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Berna Garcia 575/894-4234 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

Date Posted
07/08/2025
Job Reference
155659
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Category
Nursing
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