Icu staff nurse staff vs field nurse

Differences between icu staff nurse staff and field nurse duties and responsibilities

Icu staff nurse staff example responsibilities.

• Manage patients requiring blood transfusions, iv antibiotic therapy, complications from chemotherapy and radiation.
• Maintain BLS, ACLS and CCRN certifications.
• Obtain BLS and ACLS instructor status.
• Promote a compassion and a therapeutic environment for all patients and family members.
• Perform EKG interpretation, vital sign monitoring and respond according to patient needs and physician orders.
• Provide emergency resuscitation utilizing ACLS protocol when necessary.
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Field nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Screen prospective clients for need immunizations, implementing after evaluating patients' medical history and obtaining sign release.
• Promote health literacy by educating patients and caregivers on disease management, diagnosis, medical interventions, and pharmaceuticals.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Prepare and give injections and enemas, monitor catheters, apply dressings, treat bedsores and give alcohol rubs and massages.
• Document patient care in a manner that complies with JCAHO standards.
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