CNAs in the ER

[cjcsoon2bnp, MSN, RN, NP]

Hey everyone,

I was hoping to hear from people what exactly do CNAs do in the ER. I work for a major hospital right now on a med. surg. floor but I am looking into taking a per diem position in the Children's ER and I am curious what CNAs do in the ER where you work. I know here they draw blood and take vital signs but I am not sure what else they do. I know that I can ask to find out details about the job but I was curious what CNAs do in the ER at other facilities. Thanks for the help.

!Chris

[CherryBlonde]

we have a major hospital in our county and they do not have CNAs in the ER department, just RNs, medical technicians, and of course, doctors, probably some other ppl too but no CNAs:rolleyes:

[SoulFood]

This is something I would really love to get into! Here, CNAs can be hired as ER Techs if they also hold an EMT-B certification or, sometimes, if they have a lot of acute care experience and have additional training. I have considered getting my EMT-B to keep this option open for me.

The job description and duties of an ER Tech who is not IV certified would most likely vary depending on the state and facility.

[NurseCubanitaRN2b, BSN, RN]

In my hospital we do have CNA's but they have a different job title.

[emthottie]

I currently work as a CNA in the ER of my local Hospital. We are a "very very" Rural area so I also posses a EMT-B License. I work under my CNA license in the ER because the local hospital and Volunteer Ambulance Service are not affiliated. As a CNA in the ER I stock supplies, arrange transfers, take vital signs, check patients in, put in doctors orders, clean patient beds after patients are discharged, assist the RN on duty with patient care and various other duties. Basically I am a CNA/Unit secretary in my local ER. I love being in the ER it changes things up and gives you a great break from long term care and the repetitivness that you get with long term and short term care.