Hospice volunteer vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between hospice volunteer and registered nurse charge nurse duties and responsibilities

Hospice volunteer example responsibilities.

• Manage patient care monitoring vital signs, performing physical assessment, checking patients medications for effectiveness.
• Provide compassion and care to patients and families, promoting comfort, independence, and dignity.
• Develop communication, presentation, and public speaking skills by presenting in a one-on-one or one-to-many setting
• Develop relationships and provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families through active listening and a compassionate presence.
• Translate for Spanish-speaking job seekers at LDS employment services.
• Plan lessons to teach people about the LDS religion and standards.
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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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