Certified Nurse Assistant - Dulce, NM

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Specialty: Ambulatory Care / Urgent Care Medical Support Place of Work (City/State): Dulce, NM Site: Jicarilla Service Unit (JSU) Indian Health Service (IHS) Location: 500 Stone Lake Rd, Dulce, NM 87528 Duration: 1-year contract 4 optional years extensions Shift Schedule: Day Shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (8 hours/day with 30-minute unpaid lunch; two 15-minute paid breaks daily)

Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 8 weeks License: Certificate in Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Experience Needed: Prior clinical experience as a CNA/NA in an ambulatory, outpatient, or urgent care setting preferred, experience serving underserved, rural, or remote patient populations a plus, familiarity with Native American or tribal healthcare communities preferred. Special Skills Needed:

• Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
• RPMS (Resource and Patient Management System), training provided if needed
• Medical terminology
• Patient intake, vital signs, height and weight (all age groups)
• Appointment scheduling and patient outreach
• Sterilization/autoclaving of medical instruments
• Medical supply inventory management and restocking
• Immunization record updates and daily vaccine temperature monitoring
• Point-of-care (POC) glucose quality control checks
• Patient social risk factor screenings (suicide risk, depression, alcohol/tobacco use, home safety)
• Wound care assistance and oxygen administration
• Infection prevention and control compliance
• Professional communication with patients, staff, and the public

Responsibilities:

• Escort patients to examination rooms; perform patient intake including vital signs, height, and weight for patients of all ages; document all findings in the EHR
• Enter provider schedules into RPMS; schedule patient appointments; send reminder notifications
• Provide clerical and administrative support to nursing and medical staff, including answering phones and resolving scheduling conflicts in coordination with telephone triage nurses
• Perform autoclaving/sterilization of medical instruments; manage and restock medical supply inventory
• Administer oxygen and assist with wound care as directed
• Update immunization records; conduct daily vaccine temperature monitoring
• Perform point-of-care (POC) glucose quality control checks
• Assist with patient screenings for social risk factors including suicide risk, depression, alcohol use, tobacco use, and home safety
• Serve as patient chaperone during examinations when required
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms for clinical procedures
• Strictly adhere to infection prevention and control standards
• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor at all times; comply with HIPAA, Privacy Act, and IHS Standards of Conduct

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