patient care: providing direct care to patients, including bathing, feeding, and personal hygiene
medication administration: administering medications, injections, and other treatments based on a patient's condition and symptoms
medical procedures: assisting with medical procedures, such as intravenous infusions, chemical tests, and preparing for and clearing up after procedures
patient records: maintaining patient records, including recording vital signs and drugs administered
patient care coordination: coordinating patient care with other health care professionals
patient education: providing health promotion, counseling, and education to patients and their families
emotional support: addressing the emotional needs of patients and their families
supervisory duties: supervising nursing assistants and aides
unit management: managing units such as the labor room, icu, or burns units
staff orientation: helping to orient new staff and students