Gerontological nurse practitioner vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between gerontological nurse practitioner and registered nurse charge nurse duties and responsibilities

Gerontological nurse practitioner example responsibilities.

• Manage care of patients on an inpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation unit under the supervision of a physician preceptor.
• Evaluate and treat adult patients with urgent episodic medical issues in a fast-pace environment under nurse practitioner supervision.
• Complete documents for state fund Medicaid programs, admission into community nursing and group home facilities and other community resources available.
• Perform focused assessments base on primary site of cancer and other systems affect by chemotherapy.

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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