County nurse vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between county nurse and registered nurse charge 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

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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