Clinical nurse educator vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between clinical nurse educator and registered nurse charge 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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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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