Licensed practical nurse vs field nurse

Differences between licensed practical nurse and field nurse duties and responsibilities

Licensed practical nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage all operational aspects of the organizations open heart program while also serving in the role of APN.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Provide nursing care for med/surg patients in the transitional phase of recovery.
• Work up patients for the Dr, administer allergy testing, mix allergens.
• Perform emergency medical procedures, such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Drug screens, phlebotomy wind care education of safety practices communications with treatment facilities as indicated/.
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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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