Dermatology nurse practitioner vs staff nurse

Differences between dermatology nurse practitioner and staff nurse duties and responsibilities

Dermatology nurse practitioner example responsibilities.

• Manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of diabetes and provide prescriptions and education before discharge from the hospital.
• Present patient education regarding diagnosis, procedure, and treatment including medication instructions and wind care instructions.
• Maintain patient medical and pharmaceutical records in EMR.
• Perform skin biopsies to obtain accurate diagnosis of malignant skin conditions and neoplasms of uncertain behavior.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team to assess and monitor dermatology patients.
• Educate patients regarding skin care and products and participate in laser surgeries and cosmetic resurfacing procedures.
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Staff nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage and further help stabilize elective and urgent care surgical patients in their post-operative/post PACU admission to the floor.
• Accomplish extensive critical care course with EKG interpretation and yearly critical care medication exam.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Participate in discharge planning including teaching family members and patients wind care and medication administration process after discharge.
• Provide direct nursing care to patients in a variety of settings with an emphasis in critical care and PACU settings.
• Prepare patients for surgery and endoscopy procedures including initiating intravenous lines, physical assessments and administering medications.
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