Corpsman vs certified nursing assistant

Differences between corpsman and certified nursing assistant duties and responsibilities

Corpsman example responsibilities.

• Supervise patients' scheduling and screenings at the reception desk while managing all records to validate administrative accuracy and accountability.
• Operate medical equipment to include EKG, a, BP cuffs, suction devices, and O2 tanks.
• Perform many duties that include administering immunizations and phlebotomy, as well as performing annual examinations for sailors who are deployed.
• Coordinate EMT training and scheduling.
• Deliver nursing, emergency and CPR treatments and assist assigned doctors as required.
• Perform wound care, suturing, minor surgery procedures, splinting, and casting.
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Certified nursing assistant example responsibilities.

• Achieve lead CMA role when a nurse are not available.
• Manage patient charts as relates to activity of daily living through EMR system.
• Manage memory unity within facility.
• Care for patients with blood born pathogens such as but not limit to HIV/AIDS.
• Work per LNA practice guidelines in all aspects of care at facility: assist living; skil nursing and rehabilitation
• Assist the patients with their various mobility devices such as their walkers, wheelchairs, canes and lifters if need.
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