Associate chief nurse vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between associate chief nurse and registered nurse charge nurse duties and responsibilities

Associate chief nurse example responsibilities.

• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Perform EKG's to assess cardio activity of patient.
• Plan and prepare for the pre-operative nursing care of the patient.
• Assist nursing staff by providing daily patient care, EKG's and phlebotomy.
• Require that all staff be BLS certify, this include EVS and dietary.
• Perform all aspects of nursing care relate to an ICU step-down unit setting.
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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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