Licensed practical nurse staff nurse vs private duty nurse

Differences between licensed practical nurse staff nurse and private duty 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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Private duty nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage Ventriculostomies and interpret ICP and CVP readings.
• Manage patient care monitoring vital signs, performing physical assessment, checking patients medications for effectiveness.
• Communicate with medicaid, and insurance companies to ensure patients receive appropriate care and payment of procedures and medication.
• Provide daily assessments, ADL's medication management and any necessary medical treatments.
• Monitor ventilator and oxygen saturation regularly; offer medication, treatments, and tracheostomy care.
• Provide care to home bound individuals with tracheostomy, ventilator assistance patients, administration of medications, referrals
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