Industrial nurse vs head nurse

Differences between industrial nurse and head nurse duties and responsibilities

Industrial nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage surgical recovery patients including vascular, ENT, GI urological and neurological cases, coronary bypass surgery patients.
• Maintain and administers written blood-borne pathogens plans.
• Serve as a resource for industry inquiries regarding regulatory compliance with OSHA standards relate to exposures and other employee health issues.
• Complete documents for state fund Medicaid programs, admission into community nursing and group home facilities and other community resources available.
• Administer first aid for injuries report to the clinic.
• Assess the youths after any physical altercations for injuries, and report them as necessary.
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Head nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Receive intensive training for critical care skill development upon transferring to the medical ICU.
• Perform advanced nursing care to acute/chronic medical/surgical, cardiac, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic and oncology/ hematology patients.
• Certify staff in CPR and blood glucose monitoring.
• Develop and implement an intensive care class for the staff; implement ACLS class for all staff.
• Develop process improvement plan with bundles for sedation and ventilation.
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