Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) vs Registered Nurse (RN)
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Pay
Certified Nursing Assistant
$43,700 typical, a year
Most CNAs earn $39,500 to $46,800 a year.
From 4,787 postings that list pay
22,709 open jobs now
Certified Nursing Assistant salaries Certified Nursing Assistant jobs
Registered Nurse
$88,900 typical, a year
Most RNs earn $80,100 to $102,500 a year.
From 17,452 postings that list pay
105,160 open jobs now
RNs typically earn about $45,200 more a year than CNAs.
What each one does
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Assist residents with daily personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
- Monitor and record vital signs as directed.
- Observe residents for changes in condition and report concerns promptly.
- Respond promptly to call lights and perform routine rounds.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents.
- Document intake/output as needed and promptly report condition changes to nursing staff.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Registered Nurse
- Administer medications and treatments to patients as ordered by a physician.
- Monitor patient health and record vital signs or changes in condition.
- Create and update patient medical records and care plans.
- Communicate with patients, families, and medical staff about care.
- Coordinate care with other healthcare team members.
- Supervise nursing assistants or other staff members.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Certified Nursing Assistant
Asked for in both
- Direct Patient Care 2 in 10 postings
More common in CNA postings
- Vital Signs 3 in 10 postings
- Activities of Daily Living 3 in 10 postings
- Infection Control 1 in 10 postings
- Long-Term Care 1 in 10 postings
Registered Nurse
Asked for in both
- Direct Patient Care 1 in 10 postings
More common in RN postings
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) 1 in 10 postings
- Patient Education 1 in 10 postings
- Nursing 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 7 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 2 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 1 in 10 postings
Registered Nurse
- RN License 5 in 10 postings
- Registered Nurse 5 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 3 in 10 postings
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 2 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Vertical Health ServicesPay not stated Rolla, MOCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Activities of Daily LivingNursingFull Time/ Part Time/ Per Diem Certified Nursing Assistants
Clayton Rehabilitation and Healthcare CenterPay not stated Branford, ConnecticutElectronic Medical RecordsCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Certified Nursing Assistant
Reliant Care ManagementPay not stated Worcester, MassachusettsCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Registered Nurse
Regional Nurse Consultant (RNC)
Vertical Health ServicesPay not stated St. Louis, MOMedical TerminologyAnatomyPhysiologyHIPAA ComplianceMedical Technology +2OR RN Circulator - Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Center
Knoxville Orthopaedic ClinicPay not stated Knoxville, TNSurgical SafetySurgical CountsAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Patient PositioningPatient Safety +7- $39 - $51/hr Employer statedFort Wayne, IN, IndianaDe-escalationRN LicenseCPR CertificationEmergency Department NursingRegistered Nurse +1
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