Summary Nursing Assistants function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving preventative, acute, sub-acute, chronic, maintenance, and hospice care. NA's, depending on assignment level, may address more complex nursing needs, which can vary within range of predictable to unpredictable requirements. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Nursing Assistant (NA): Assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/ or behavioral problems in a hospital, long term care or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse. Communicate orally with patients/residents, families, interdisciplinary team and other personnel. Recognize and react to emergent patient/resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance. For example, recognizing need for basic life support, controlling blee...