The Care Team Assistant observes the Registered Nurse during patient encounters and performs documentation on the Registered Nurse’s behalf. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Care Team Assistant enters information into the patient’s electronic or written chart. All documentation is reviewed and/or edited by the Registered Nurse. Documentation is signed with an attestation by the Registered Nurse, attesting that the Care Team Assistant’s charting accurately reflects all work, treatment, procedures, and medical decision-making performed by them.
Nurse Care Team Assistant Overview
Why Become A Nurse CTA?
Utilize your CNA certification at Fort Wayne, IN area hospitals! We know working as a Nursing Assistant can be tough, but through our Nurse CTA position, we are offering you an opportunity to shift from working in nursing homes or long-term care facilities, and work in a hospital setting.
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What Is A Nurse Care Team Assistant (Nurse CTA)?
A Nurse CTA assists the healthcare system administrators manage and optimize the delivery of care in the clinical setting by: coordinating care with patients, gathering information for the patient's visit, and partnering with the physician, nurses, and care team to deliver the best possible patient experience.
- As a Nurse CTA, you will be working under the supervision of an RN, assisting in performing specific functions and activities of daily living such as taking vitals, patient transfers, and personal care.
- The Nurse CTA observes the RN during patient encounters and performs documentation on the RN’s behalf.
- Nurse CTA’s require a CNA license, however, CareThrough will provide the training for you!