Certified Nursing Assistant
- $2,000 sign-on bonus
- BLS
- CNA certification
How this pay compares
This posting states $21–$31 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in New Mexico post a median of $19.50 an hour, the middle half $17.38–$24.63, across 16 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in New Mexico earn a median of $18.94 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
SIGN ON BONUS: $2,000
Position Summary: Day shift 6am -2pm; Evening shift 2-10pm and night shift 10pm - 6am.
Join a team where your growth, success, and impact are at the heart of our mission. At Pure Health, we're not just building careers; we're nurturing lifelong journeys of professional and personal development. We're committed to taking care of our community, providing unparalleled care and making a meaningful impact like nowhere else. Be part of a team that's dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
Unmatched Benefits & Perks
Tuition Reimbursement and Professional License Renewal Reimbursement
Free CEUs
401k Plan
Rewards and Recognition via Care Heroes Program (Gift Cards for Great Performance!)
Flexible Scheduling
Professional Career Growth
The Certified Nursing Assistant is an integral role to the nursing team and has a significant impact on the overall delivery of care to facility customers. The CNA is responsible for providing quality care to customers and supporting the goals for shift objectives to enhance team efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide and assist with physical care of patients which will include but not limited to bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation and range of motion
- Responsible for real-time documentation of patient care and observations
- Communicate timely with Licensed Nurse any observed or perceived changes in patient’s condition or behavior
- Assist in the dining process by preparing customer for meals; serves and collects trays, assists in setting up and feeding residents, serves refreshments. Completes meal assessment and records oral intakes accurately
- Responsible for patient transport to scheduled therapy appointments
- Assists in recreational, motivational and socialization activities of care program
- Responsible for timely response to call lights and providing appropriate response or service
- Responsible for regular rounding with customers to anticipate and identify needs and respond timely and appropriately
- Fully understand all aspects of patient’s rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Responsible for promptly reporting incidents of evidence of patient abuse or violation of patient’s rights
- Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services to them. Encourages growth and independence as care progression warrants
- Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of customer room. Assists in maintaining a safe customer environment
- Adhere to infection control procedures including but not limited to hand washing and isolation practices
- Adhere to Par Scanning procedures to ensure accurate tally of supple usage and availability
- Ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional
- Maintain clinical competence through completion of annual continuing education requirements
- May participate in interdisciplinary customer and service improvement initiatives
Competencies
- Thoroughly completes assignments
- Performs assigned treatment according to patient plan of care
- Reports timely changes in customer’s condition to appropriate party
- Demonstrates accurate ADL documentation
- Demonstrates accurate documentation in real-time
- Demonstrates proficient knowledge of equipment in customer care areas
- Treatments and procedures are performed accurately and with proficient technique
- Demonstrates a proactive approach to complete assigned floor duties
Required Education/Experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required License/Certification
- Successful completion of a state approved Nursing Assistant Certification course
- Valid state CNA license
- Current BLS (CPR) certification
Preferred Education/Experience
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in a CNA role
Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients through compassionate care and dedicated service!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
From Princeton Health and Rehabilitation's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Princeton Health and Rehabilitation
Princeton Health and Rehabilitation is a 369 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Princeton Health and Rehabilitation)-bed nursing home in Albuquerque, NM, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Princeton Health and Rehabilitation
Based in Albuquerque, NMHires in New MexicoPay on its listings: 41.7% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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