Cardiac care unit nurse vs psychiatric registered nurse

Differences between cardiac care unit nurse and psychiatric registered nurse duties and responsibilities

Cardiac care unit nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Train in basic and 12 lead EKG.
• Identify and recognize the emotional stages the patients and family may experience during hospitalization or cardiac intervention.
• Provide nursing care to cardiac patients by performing physical assessments, administering medications, and monitoring preoperative and post-operative procedures.
• Perform and participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Call to verify or fax authorizations for procedures and clinic visits using insurance guidelines such as Medicare and Medicaid.
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Psychiatric registered nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and therapists to coordinate detoxification protocol, medical and psychiatric care for mental health and substance abuse patients.
• Perform psychiatric nursing assessments and medication management for patients in a residential detox and rehab for alcohol and substance abuse.
• Certify CPR instructor and conduct CPR training sessions.
• Staff RN; function in various duties of triage, staff, and charge nurse positions.
• Communicate triage decisions to psychiatrists.
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