Advanced practice registered nurse vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between advanced practice registered nurse and registered nurse charge nurse duties and responsibilities

Advanced practice registered nurse example responsibilities.

• Employ as an APRN to manage wind care for adults and geriatrics in a rehabilitation and nursing home setting.
• Manage chronic comorbid conditions such as; congestive heart failure, COPD, hypothyroidism, atrial fibrillation and hypertension.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions such as ESRD, COPD, heart failure, spinal cord injury, and diabetes.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, education and evaluation of patients in an acute/critical care hospital setting.
• Train volunteer nurses, physicians, and staff in the transition to the EMR.
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Registered nurse charge nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage intravenous therapy via peripheral and central catheters; antibiotic, TPN/lipid, constant cardiac medication infusion and fluid administration.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Assess and carefully monitor medically diverse patients who require telemetry and safely administer medications.
• Collaborate with ICU team to provide excellent patient care utilizing critical thinking skills and evidence-base practice.
• Document patient medical history and symptoms, administer treatment and medications, and follow-up with patients during rehabilitation.
• Respond to codes, administering CPR and oxygen, monitoring vitals and preparing medications in anticipation of physician orders.
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