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POSITION: Nursing Assistant (4 Openings)
Location: Jicarilla Service Unit, Indian Health Service
Dulce, New Mexico
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Schedule:
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
40 Hours Per Week
About the Opportunity
Paradigm Professional Health Services is seeking four compassionate and experienced Nursing Assistants to support the Indian Health Service (IHS) Jicarilla Service Unit in Dulce, New Mexico. This position provides direct patient support in an outpatient ambulatory and urgent care environment serving Native American communities.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to examination rooms
- Obtain and document vital signs, height, and weight
- Assist with patient intake and screenings
- Update immunization records
- Assist with wound care and oxygen administration
- Serve as a patient chaperone during examinations
- Schedule patient appointments
- Maintain electronic health records
- Sterilize medical equipment
- Manage medical supply inventories
- Support nursing and medical staff with administrative functions
- Ensure compliance with infection control standards
Minimum Qualifications
- Current Nursing Assistant Certification
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Experience in outpatient or ambulatory healthcare settings preferred
- Experience with electronic medical records preferred
- Strong communication and customer service skills
Requirements
- Ability to pass federal background investigation and fingerprinting
- Compliance with IHS immunization requirements
- Ability to complete required federal training programs
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunity to support underserved tribal communities
- Professional healthcare environment
- Long-term contract opportunity with option years
To Apply
Submit:
- Resume
- Nursing Assistant Certification
- BLS Certification
- Professional References
Qualified candidates will be contacted for immediate consideration.
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30