Licensed nursing assistant vs licensed practical nurse staff nurse

Differences between licensed nursing assistant and licensed practical nurse staff nurse duties and responsibilities

Licensed nursing assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage memory unity within facility.
• Perform assessments, responsible for medication administration, wind care treatment, documentation and aiding in the residents' ADL's.
• Set up telemetry units, EKG remove hep locks, stock order, assist patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
• Provide medical assistance and perform duties as a license nursing assistant at local nursing home and rehabilitation centers.
• Support the entire interdisciplinary ICU team in providing high quality patient care.
• Involve in maintenance of compliance measures for OSHA regulations for office practice.
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Licensed practical nurse staff nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Perform a number of medical procedures, including temperature, pulse and blood pressure readings, TB testing and EKG's.
• Time management, and compassion for patients and their families
• Assist with treatment of emergency and priority patients, including the use of CPR, if necessary.
• Demonstrate ability to work as a team player and provide excellent care and compassion to residents.
• Assist patients with ADL's as needed, teach patients how to control their pain with and without medication.
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