Cardiac care unit nurse vs telemetry registered nurse

Differences between cardiac care unit nurse and telemetry 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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Telemetry 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.
• Care for patients suffering from CHF, post-MI, unstable angina, and various other cardiac disorders.
• Discharge planning and teaching for post myocardial infarction and angina patients.
• Work with certify ACLS team members to resuscitate patients in cardiac arrest.
• Receive patients from PACU, doctors' offices and ER to the floor for admission.
• Provide services including but not limit to; triage of patients, daily care of wounds and diabetic needs.
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