Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Neurology/Medical Day Shift
Core
Assists RN with daily patient care including bathing, feeding, ambulation, vital signs, and specimen collection in a neurology/medical setting.
Role type
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Builds
Patient care services
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient positioning and transferring, Vital signs measurement, Specimen collection, Infection prevention protocols, Electronic Medical Record documentation, Therapeutic assistive device use
Preferred skills
Basic computer skills, Organizational skills
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Responsibilities
Assist RN with daily care including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, and ambulation; Measure and document blood pressures, temperature, pulse, respiration, and intake/output; Perform purposeful rounding and communicate patient observations to RN; Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens; Maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care; Operate assistive devices for lifting and transferring patients up to 150 lbs with assistance.