Licensed vocational nurse staff nurse vs practical nurse

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

Licensed vocational 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.
• Care of the patient in high observation patients (ICU) with multiple system diagnoses in an acute care environment.
• Set up and regulate oxygen therapy as well as initiate and/or assist with CPR.
• Monitor EKG strips, lab data, blood work and report any critical data to the RN.
• Operate patient care, follow up calls, make referrals and call prescriptions and document all within ATHENA EMR.
• Help the nursing department to resolve the issues relate to EMR & computer with help of care- connect team.
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Practical nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage surgical recovery patients including vascular, ENT, GI urological and neurological cases, coronary bypass surgery patients.
• Treat patients with dignity, respect, and compassion while maintaining there safety.
• Maintain safety and quality standards of care while facilitating early discharge of mother and baby.
• Maintain HIPPA and OSHA guidelines.
• Receive and implementing Dr orders.
• Train in lactation and NRP certify.
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