A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a health professional that works under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RN’s) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) to provide hands on resident care, specifically with activities of daily living (ADL’s), vital signs, ambulation, and positioning. An LPN provides basic bedside nursing care to residents under the direction of a physician or registered nurse. Duties within the scope of practice for an LPN typically include, but are not limited to, provision of basic hygienic and nursing care; measurement of vital signs; basic client assessment; documentation; performance of prescribed medical treatments; administration of prescribed medications; and, performance of non-medicated intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal. An RN’s duties may include everything a CNA and LPN carry out, in addition to administering an IV, assessment of residents, skin care, and processing doctors’ orders. Furthermore, RN’s typically take on management positions such as the Director of Nursing, who is responsible for all nursing duties in the building.