Ward assistant vs state registered nursing assistant

Differences between ward assistant and state registered nursing assistant duties and responsibilities

Ward assistant example responsibilities.

• Transport patients in a large VA hospital, to and from their various medical and clinic appointments.
• Read and score request for proposals (RFP) for city wide programming resulting in the distribution of critical grants.
• Maintain an organize and healthy environment for patients under high-stress and fast-pace conditions.
• Monitor animals' recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
• Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergency situations.
• Direct & answer visitors' questions.

State registered nursing assistant example responsibilities.

• Assist with patient care including bathing, eating, incontinence, ROM, ADL's and personal activities.
• Provide patient care, discuss care plans, document activities, assist with ADL
• Work in the Alzheimer's unit
• Assist nurses with wind care and catheter care.
• Obtain vitals signs, Ekg, urine analysis blood draw assistance with visit
• Administer injections; perform EKG or other orders given by the physician or physician assistant.
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