Endoscopy registered nurse vs operating room nurse

Differences between endoscopy registered nurse and operating room nurse duties and responsibilities

Endoscopy registered nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Obtain BLS and ACLS credentials.
• Collaborate with MD's and ancillary departments in providing care to the patients during their stay in the GI lab.
• Organize ERCP and emergency GI carts, maintain and document biological testing of equipment, assemble and update patient teaching packets.
• Experience in emergent procedures and ACLS protocols.
• Charge nurse experience ACLS & CPR certify.
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Operating room nurse example responsibilities.

• Post op surgery assist recovery nurse with obtaining vitals signs and attaching EKG leads and oxygen.
• Achieve departmental goals and objectives by instituting SGNA standards and processes for inpatient and outpatient care.
• Organize and manage regular clinics involving external physicians, including ophthalmology, ENT, Med/Surg, orthopedics, and podiatry professionals.
• General surgery, ortho, GU, GI and ENT and dentals.
• Complete BLS and ACLS certification.
• Specialize in GYN, urology and orthopedics.
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