Ob/gyn vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between ob/gyn and registered nurse charge nurse duties and responsibilities

Ob/gyn example responsibilities.

• Manage patient files by making new charts, keying all encounters through ICD-9 coding procedures and posting in patient database.
• Recognize and manage maternal complications: hemorrhage, preeclampsia, endometritis.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Work in many different specialties including: family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, podiatry, OB/GYN, and cardiology.
• Complete routine pap smears, ob appointments of patients in all stages of pregnancy.
• Work in various practices including family practice, endocrinology, pediatrics, OB/GYN and internal medicine.
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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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