**_What Certified Nursing Assistant contributes to Cardinal Health_**

Nursing is responsible for the delivery of safe and efficient quality nursing care. Examines patients and administers prescribed medications to facilitate healing and increase comfort. Nursing requires training and or licensed to care for patients.

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) deliver basic patient care, such as taking vital signs, under the supervision of a licensed professional in an outpatient infusion setting at Rocky Mountain Oncology Center. They are also responsible for assisting with clerical work including, but not limited to, ordering medications and medical supplies, updating patient charts prior to scheduled appointments, and other duties as assigned.

**_Responsibilities_**

+ Register new patients
+ Take vital signs
+ Update medical records
+ Sterilize / prepare medical instruments
+ Disposal of contaminated supplies
+ Follow up on patient calls
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