Neonatal nurse vs nurse

Differences between neonatal nurse and nurse duties and responsibilities

Neonatal nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage infants in incubators, on conventional ventilators, oscillator, inhale nitric oxide, cooling cap therapy, phototherapy.
• Implement nursing interventions using evidence base practice to achieve desire patient outcome in collaboration with the NICU interdisciplinary team
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Respond rapidly to codes & successfully administer CPR.
• Assist the charge nurse with CPR classes to the parents through interpretation & instruction.
• Care of the infant requiring mechanical ventilation, oxygen support and numerous medications to maintain quality of life.
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Nurse example responsibilities.

• Monitor patients' status during surgery (circulate in operating room) and manage patients in PACU.
• Manage high-acuity cardiac/pulmonary and psychiatric patients
• Monitor patients for cardiac rhythm changes and implement medication according to ACLS guidelines.
• Educate patients and families on diseases processes, medications, wind care, and iv infusion.
• Provide care for patients on medical/surgical, transplant, cardiac, orthopedic, postpartum, neonatal ICU, and psychiatric units
• Demonstrate competence in CPR and other medical emergency situations.
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