Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Cardiac
Core
Provides routine patient care, activities of daily living assistance, and clinical monitoring for high-acuity cardiac patients in a progressive care unit.
Role type
Certified Patient Care Assistant (CNA/LNA) in Cardiac Care
Builds
Patient care and support for cardiac/cardiovascular patients
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient care, vital signs collection, EKG monitoring and interpretation, blood draws, foley catheter removal, medical documentation, patient transport, supply management
Preferred skills
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure, recent healthcare experience
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, patient ID scanners, laptop computers
Responsibilities
Assist patients with activities of daily living and hygiene; collect patient specimens and data including vital signs and input/output; recognize and report changes in patient health status; perform delegated procedures such as blood draws, EKGs, and EKG monitoring; maintain patient records and charting forms; assist with patient transport and OR room turnover; perform clerical duties to support department efficiency.