Summary The Nursing Assistant (NA) functions as a member of the Nursing Care Team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of residents receiving preventive, acute, sub-acute chronic, maintenance, and hospice care. The distinguishing factor is that resident assignments typically involve more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements. The NA also assumes a peer education/ mentorship. Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant include but are not limited to the following: The NA may perform these duties in a variety care of health care settings such as outpatient, inpatient, home, or community living care, acute, sub-acute. The NA will care for residents with acute to chronic conditions. Also: Ability to provide a range of resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of residents. Ability to observe resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations a...