Certified Nursing Assistant skills employers ask for

The most-asked skills

Share of Certified Nursing Assistant postings that mention each skill.

1. CNAdistinctive71%
2. BLS/CPRdistinctive53%
3. Patient caredistinctive52%
4. RN licensedistinctive37%
5. Vital signsdistinctive27%
6. Infection controldistinctive20%
7. Customer service15%
8. Cleaning13%
9. Leadership11%
10. Communication11%
11. LPNdistinctive11%
12. Scheduling10%
13. Workplace safety10%
14. Electronic health recordsdistinctive8%
15. Regulatory compliance8%

“Distinctive” means Certified Nursing Assistant postings ask for it at least three times as often as jobs overall.

Where Certified Nursing Assistant skills carry over

Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills. Overlap counts the skills that define each role most.

• Home Health Aide74% overlapShared: CNA, Patient care, Vital signs, RN licenseHow to switch
• Personal Care Aide60% overlapShared: CNA, Patient care, BLS/CPR, CleaningHow to switch
• Surgical Technologist46% overlapShared: BLS/CPR, Patient care, RN license, Infection controlHow to switch
• Medical Assistant45% overlapShared: BLS/CPR, Patient care, Vital signs, Infection controlHow to switch

Questions

What skills does a Certified Nursing Assistant need?

In 1,792 current Certified Nursing Assistant job postings, the skills asked for most often are CNA (71%), BLS/CPR (53%), Patient care (52%), RN license (37%), Vital signs (27%). Percentages are the share of postings that mention each skill.

What jobs can a Certified Nursing Assistant move into?

Measured by shared skill demand, the closest roles are Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Surgical Technologist, Medical Assistant. Home Health Aide shares skills such as CNA, Patient care, Vital signs.