Certified nurses' aide vs nurse technician

Differences between certified nurses' aide and nurse technician duties and responsibilities

Certified nurses' aide example responsibilities.

• Recognize by physicians for ability to meticulously prepare patient's chest and attach leads to obtain excellent quality EKG tracings.
• Administer nursing care under direct supervision to assign residents and patients in order to achieve maximum level of independence.
• Assist residents with bathing, feeding, transferring, oral care, etc., care track on vital signs and ADL 's
• Demonstrate understanding of the needs of the patients and make appropriate matches between HHA and patients.
• Provide companionship to keep patients mentally healthy.
• Establish compassion by providing emotional/spiritual support to patients and families.
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Nurse technician example responsibilities.

• Manage memory unity within facility.
• Deliver timely and quality patient care on rehabilitation unit under direct supervision of staff nurses.
• Assist patients with ADL's: bathing, transferring, ambulating, changing bed linens, skin care, etc.
• Assist and serve patients with activities of daily living (ADL) in a manner conductive to their safety and comfort.
• Assist new surgical patients with appropriate equipment to meet rehabilitation needs, and offer mental encouragement for a more positive recovery.
• Pick up patient for surgery.
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