Obstetrical nurse vs registered nurse charge nurse

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

Obstetrical nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Monitor patients' throughout epidural anesthesia and treat inadequate analgesia.
• Monitor mother and baby during labor by performing appropriate maternal and fetal monitoring according to protocol and assist physicians during childbirth.
• Serve as a staff nurse on the medical surgical floor as well as the ICU.
• Provide resuscitation and care for newborns immediately after delivery care (includes infants born to mothers suffering from substance abuse).
• Develop and implement personalized care plans for postpartum and newborn patients.
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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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