Nursing Assistant-Certified Nursing Assistant PCU/Full-time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Nursing Assistant-Certified Nursing Assistant PCU/Full-time at
Christus Health summary: The Nursing Assistant provides basic
patient care under nurse supervision, ensuring a safe and
comfortable environment. The role requires certification,
completion of a nursing assistant course, and skills competency
with experience in healthcare preferred. Responsibilities include
patient lifting, positioning, and handling emergency situations in
a potentially hazardous environment. Description POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the nurse, performs basic patient care
related tasks that contributes to the maintenance of a safe and
comfortable patient environment. Requirements MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of Nursing Assistant course within one year.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: BLS certification required. Specialty
certifications as required by each unit. 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 preferred. 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 within normal limits. Manual
dexterity and fine motor coordination required. Keywords: nursing
assistant, patient care, BLS certification, healthcare support,
patient safety, basic nursing tasks, clinical support, certified
nursing assistant, patient lifting, healthcare environment
Keywords: Christus Health, Rio Rancho , Nursing Assistant-Certified Nursing Assistant PCU/Full-time, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
