Neonatal nurse vs oncology nurse

Differences between neonatal nurse and oncology 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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Oncology nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Gain significant experience in diverse areas of nursing process for oncology and transplant patients; administer chemotherapy and blood products.
• Initiate CPR on nonresponsive patients.
• Provide intravenous therapy in a home bound setting to include simple chemo therapy and PICC care along with other VADS.
• Provide professional nursing care for patients as it relates to provider orders and chemotherapy administration and education.
• Provide care to rehabilitation patients on rehab unit assist in activities of daily living, occupational therapy and physical therapy.
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