| Certified Nursing Assistant Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Certified Nursing Assistant. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Certified Nursing Assistant along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Certified Nursing Assistant is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Certified Nursing Assistant - Assisted Living, Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Care Hospice, Nursing Assistant - Non-certified, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Medical Assistant - Certified, Nursing Senior Manager - Nursing Home, Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Home, Nursing Director, Nursing Manager - Nursing Home |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Certified Nursing Assistant |
| Performs various direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assists patients in dressing, undressing, bathing, eating, walking, and other activities. Ensures patients' safety, well-being, and comfort. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Helps patients take medications. Aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures if needed. Maintains documents and records related to patient care. Follows all relevant safety guidelines and regulations. Communicates with patients, their families, and other care providers. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Requires State License. Typically reports to a registered nurse or manager. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: CNA |
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| Level of Education: Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Certified Nursing Assistant Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Business Services, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
