Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Observation-Neuro Med Surg
Core
Provides direct patient care including bathing, feeding, vital signs monitoring, and assistance with mobility and positioning in a medical-surgical unit.
Role type
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Builds
Patient care services for medical-surgical patients
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care, vital signs measurement, EMR documentation, specimen collection, infection prevention, patient positioning, lifting and transferring
Preferred skills
Basic computer skills, communication, organizational skills
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Responsibilities
Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, and ambulation; Measure and document vital signs, intake/output, and daily weights; Perform purposeful rounding and communicate patient observations to RN; Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens; Maintain skin integrity and assist with patient positioning; Perform errands and maintain nursing area stock; Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
Seniority
Entry-level