| Travel Nurse Jobs by Title | Travel Nurse Jobs by Location | Company | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient Care Assistant/South 6 | Lubbock, TX | Covenant Health System | 11/23/2009 |
| Staffing Ops Patient Care Asst | Lubbock, TX | Covenant Health System | 11/10/2009 |
| DENTAL HYGIENIST / ASSISTANT - Training Available | Lubbock, TX | United Career Services | 11/7/2009 |
| MEDICAL BILLING / CODING - Training Available | Lubbock, TX | United Career Services | 11/7/2009 |
| CNA CHARGE NURSE | Lubbock, TX | LAKESIDE REHAB | 11/7/2009 |
| FT Office Position | Lubbock, TX | HERITAGE OAKS NURSIN | 10/28/2009 |
A certified nursing assistant (CNA) is an individual who assists patients with activities of daily living. Certified nursing assistants, also known as nurses aides, patient care technicians, home health aides, and orderlies, work under the direct supervision of a nurse, and are responsible for providing basic care services such as bathing, grooming, and feeding patients, as well as checking patient vital signs. CNAs also work directly with licensed nursing staff as they provide skilled nursing care to their patients. An individual becomes a CNA after completing a 6 to 12 week programs, and after passing a certification exam. Don’t think that the role of a CNA isn’t important. CNAs serve as the eyes and ears of the nursing staff, and they work in medical hospitals, nursing homes, group homes, and assisted living facilities. Working as a CNA can also serve as a career steppingstone for individuals wishing to go on into the nursing profession.