Endoscopy registered nurse vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between endoscopy registered nurse and registered nurse charge 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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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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