Clinical nurse educator vs field nurse

Differences between clinical nurse educator and field nurse duties and responsibilities

Clinical nurse educator example responsibilities.

• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies
• Coordinate monthly certifications (CPR, ACLS, NRP).
• Coordinate BLS HeartCode training and teach BLS - CPR to staff.
• Teach CPR/BLS and ACLS to staff and lay people for certification.
• Supervise four to six CPR instructors and provide annual performance evaluations.
• Provide clinical nursing education in undergraduate and RN to BSN nursing program.
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Field nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Screen prospective clients for need immunizations, implementing after evaluating patients' medical history and obtaining sign release.
• Promote health literacy by educating patients and caregivers on disease management, diagnosis, medical interventions, and pharmaceuticals.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Prepare and give injections and enemas, monitor catheters, apply dressings, treat bedsores and give alcohol rubs and massages.
• Document patient care in a manner that complies with JCAHO standards.
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