Community health nurse supervisor vs field nurse

Differences between community health nurse supervisor and field nurse duties and responsibilities

Community health nurse supervisor example responsibilities.

• Participate in manage care activities to produce health change, specifically providing diabetes education and lifestyle counseling in chronic disease areas.
• Serve as the liaison to area clinics and health departments regarding TB screening procedures, referral process and triage.
• Establish regular quarterly immunization patrols3.
• Fulfill vital role within various departments including outpatient surgery, telemetry, medical/surgery and gynecology/postpartum for this community hospital.
• Attend deliveries and provide resuscitation as needed.
• Provide any resuscitation efforts need following delivery and follow protocols thereafter.
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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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