Licensed practical nurse vs head nurse

Differences between licensed practical nurse and head 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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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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