Circulating nurse vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between circulating nurse and registered nurse charge nurse duties and responsibilities

Circulating nurse example responsibilities.

• Organize and manage regular clinics involving external physicians, including ophthalmology, ENT, Med/Surg, orthopedics, and podiatry professionals.
• Monitor vital signs in PACU and review discharge instructions to caretaker regarding procedure.
• Circulate ENT, plastics, GYN, GI, general, and orthopedic cases.
• Circulate mostly GU and GYN cases
• Assist in Pre-Op as needed.
• Assist in endoscopy for EGDS, Colonoscopys, and ERCPs.
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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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