Certified Nursing Assistant - Med Surg
Gila Regional Medical Center·Silver City, New Mexico
Gila Regional Medical Center·Silver City, New Mexico
Provide quality patient care and assist with activities of daily living under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with patient transfers, and maintaining a safe clinical environment.
Description The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is responsible for providing quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
S/he assists patients with Activities of Daily Living, and nurses with routine treatments and procedures, ensuring patient privacy, dignity and well-being in a safe, secure environment.
S/he responds to patient requests and reports all pertinent information to the Registered Nurse.
Additionally, the CNA may be floated to other hospital areas as a resource, as directed by hospital leadership or the House Supervisor.
When floated, they are expected to follow the guidance of the Charge Nurse or RN in the assigned department and maintain the same high standards of care and safety.
Assists with patient admissions, including weighing, dressing and orientation.
Prepares patients for various procedures, as directed by the RN.
Assists with routine care of patients and performs basic nursing care and treatment procedures, as directed by the RN, including bathing, routine checks, assisting with Activities of Daily Living, taking vital signs, and performing Accu-checks.
Completes required documentation of vital signs, treatment and procedures in a thorough and timely manner.
Assists with patient transfers and ambulation.
Assists with patient discharge, including packing patient belongings and stripping rooms for cleaning.
Cleans and stores equipment, changes linens, and maintains and stocks work areas.
Answers the phone and responds to nurse call system.
Communicates patient issues and changes in condition, including abnormal vital signs and Accu-checks, to the nurse in a timely manner.
Attends department meetings.
The CNA will be required to train, educate, supervise and provide feedback regarding students from outside entities or organizations with whom GRMC has an established Affiliation Agreement.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Minimum High School Diploma or GED Active New Mexico CNA certification AHA-BLS certification WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Experience working in a patient care setting, preferred Note: Job description available upon request.**All required documents must be presented at time of hire.**EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Market context
In New Mexico, nursing roles that support home health, long-term care, and developmentally disabled patients are often in steady demand, especially when agencies need licensed RNs who can work independently. These positions are competitive because employers value a current New Mexico RN license, a valid driver’s license, required insurance, and experience in related care settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for any scheduling, documentation, or travel expectations before applying.
