Licensed practical nurse staff nurse vs head nurse

Differences between licensed practical nurse staff nurse and head nurse duties and responsibilities

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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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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