Certified Patient Care Assistant CNA LNA Progressive Care Unit
Core
Provide routine patient care, assist with activities of daily living, collect patient data, and perform delegated clinical procedures in a fast-paced Progressive Care Unit.
Role type
Certified Patient Care Assistant (CNA) / Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
Builds
Patient care support and unit operational efficiency
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care assistance, vital signs collection, specimen collection, ECG/EEG interpretation, medical terminology, computer literacy, documentation, supply management
Preferred skills
LNA licensure, recent healthcare experience, unit secretary program completion
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, patient ID scanners, laptop computers
Responsibilities
Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake; collect and document patient data and vital signs; perform delegated procedures like blood draws, foley catheter removal, and EKGs; maintain patient records and charting; manage unit supplies and equipment; transport patients; perform clerical duties.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC