Nurse educator vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between nurse educator and registered nurse charge nurse duties and responsibilities

Nurse educator example responsibilities.

• Achieve instructor level for both BLS and ACLS, supporting needs of nursing staff to maintain competency.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies.
• Provide nursing education and clinical expertise to novice nurses entering ICU setting.
• Assist with maintaining staff certification in ACLS and BLS, advocate keeping current with unit specific certifications.
• Involve in program development for the cardiology and cardiovascular surgery departments.
• Develop standardized patient care plans for medical diagnoses and oncology patients for use with the hospital computerize documentation system.
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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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