Nurse manager vs registered nurse charge nurse

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

Nurse manager example responsibilities.

• Case manage workers compensation cases, administer drug testing, surveillance testing, minor 1st aid and CPR instruction.
• Assess and manage various allergic and life threatening reactions of chemotherapy medications.
• Manage staff of medical personnel providing care for telemetry, geriatric and general medicine patients.
• Involve in utilization review and chart audits for all appropriate documentation for medicaid, Medicare and manage care organizations.
• Manage surgical recovery patients including vascular, ENT, GI urological and neurological cases, coronary bypass surgery patients.
• Maintain current ACLS and BLS certifications.
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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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