Industrial nurse vs surgical nurse

Differences between industrial nurse and surgical 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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Surgical nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage GI bleeds, asthmatics, bowel resections, fractures, patients with chest and feeding tubes.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Maintain BLS, NRP, ACLS
• Prepare patients for procedures, initiate and maintain intravenous therapy, and obtain 12-lead EKG.
• Establish care plans and perform care for ICU, CCU, cardiac, and neurological patients.
• Serve as a BLS/ ACLS instructor.
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