Certified Nursing Assistant
Kreate Talent
- Albuquerque, NM
- $22.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Pay: Up to $22/hour (based on experience and classification level).
- Schedule: Full-time, varied shifts, with weekend work required (minimum of 2 weekends/month).
- 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Paid Time Off (PTO) + Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with full vesting after 4 years (100% match on first 3%, up to 5%)
- Provide direct support to LVNs during assigned shifts.
- Monitor and record vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate).
- Conduct medical assessments when an LVN is not present.
- Evaluate intoxication levels and identify risk for withdrawal or detox complications.
- Administer breathalyzer tests.
- Screen for medical complaints (e.g., chest pain, cough, injuries, bruising, rashes).
- Assess consciousness and behavior for safety and stability.
- Conduct brief psychiatric needs screenings.
- Perform delegated wound care.
- Administer withdrawal assessment tools as a backup to LVNs.
- Client Focus – Quickly establishes rapport, provides empathetic, trauma-informed care.
- Problem Solving – Uses sound judgment to assess and address urgent medical needs.
- Resilience – Maintains composure in high-stress, crisis-driven environments.
- Interpersonal Communication – Effectively engages with diverse clients and team members.
- Technical Skills – Comfortable with electronic health records (EHR), accurate data input, and safeguarding confidentiality.
- Current State of New Mexico CNA Certification (required to legally practice).
- Basic understanding of Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Mental Health (MH).
- Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
- Valid New Mexico driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to work part-time, with flexible scheduling across days, evenings, and nights (including weekends).