Licensed practical nurse/supervisor vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between licensed practical nurse/supervisor and registered nurse charge nurse duties and responsibilities

Licensed practical nurse/supervisor example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Review physical needs, monitor patients' physical condition, administer order medications and treatments according to assign medical care standards.
• Follow rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimize pain, infections and complications to optimize patients' outcomes.
• Provide behavioral/emotional support and supervision for rehabilitation patients.
• Administer and document flu shots and TB results.
• Well develop assessment skills, strong knowledge of pharmacology, CPR train
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Registered nurse charge nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage intravenous therapy via peripheral and central catheters; antibiotic, TPN/lipid, constant cardiac medication infusion and fluid administration.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Assess and carefully monitor medically diverse patients who require telemetry and safely administer medications.
• Collaborate with ICU team to provide excellent patient care utilizing critical thinking skills and evidence-base practice.
• Document patient medical history and symptoms, administer treatment and medications, and follow-up with patients during rehabilitation.
• Respond to codes, administering CPR and oxygen, monitoring vitals and preparing medications in anticipation of physician orders.
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