Clinical physician assistant vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between clinical physician assistant and registered nurse charge nurse duties and responsibilities

Clinical physician assistant example responsibilities.

• Implement and manage cardiology internship college course.
• Work closely with patients to manage their depression and anxiety beginning with initial diagnosis to med-initiation and follow-up care.
• Complete nursing assessments, complete care plans, perform ADL's, utilize lifts, alarms and transfer patients safely.
• Care for multiple patients in a fast pace setting and provide total care including all treatments, medications and ADL's.
• Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning for ventilator dependent patients.
• Provide physical therapy services in the inpatient rehabilitation unit and oncology floor.
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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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