County nurse vs licensed practical nurse staff nurse

Differences between county nurse and licensed practical nurse staff nurse duties and responsibilities

County nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage high-acuity cardiac/pulmonary and psychiatric patients
• Prepare activities to occupy children while in the immunization clinic.
• Document and track any Ppd, or immunization adverse reaction.
• Manage high-acuity cardiac/pulmonary and psychiatric patients
• Perform field visits to clients' homes to educate them on the cause, effect and prevention of diabetes.
• Manage high-acuity cardiac/pulmonary and psychiatric patients

Licensed practical nurse staff nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Perform a number of medical procedures, including temperature, pulse and blood pressure readings, TB testing and EKG's.
• Time management, and compassion for patients and their families
• Assist with treatment of emergency and priority patients, including the use of CPR, if necessary.
• Demonstrate ability to work as a team player and provide excellent care and compassion to residents.
• Assist patients with ADL's as needed, teach patients how to control their pain with and without medication.
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