Nursing Assistant Inpatient Post Surgical Medicine
Core
Assists in the delivery of patient care in a post-surgical medicine setting under RN supervision, focusing on personal care, vital signs, and patient mobility.
Role type
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Builds
Patient care services for post-surgical patients
Domain
Healthcare / Post-Surgical Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care (feeding, bathing, dressing), Vital signs collection, Patient mobility assistance (ambulation, transfer), Specimen collection, Fall prevention implementation, Equipment usage, Documentation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Perform personal care interventions (feeding, bathing, grooming, moving patients), Collect and document vital signs and health status data, Assist with patient admission, transfer, discharge, and post-mortem care, Implement fall prevention plans, Transport medications (excluding controlled substances), Handle hazardous waste, Use proper body mechanics and equipment for patient safety
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC