Occupational health nurse supervisor vs field nurse

Differences between occupational health nurse supervisor and field nurse duties and responsibilities

Occupational health nurse supervisor example responsibilities.

• Supervise on site nurses and physicians, develop and manage disability management program to include EAP referrals.
• Perform routine CPR refresher courses, as well as initial.
• Coordinate safety department oversight of loss event responses and investigations, inspections, hazard assessments and many other traditional safety-programming responsibilities.
• Review of records for proper utilization of coding for billing to CMS and insurance companies.
• Provide medically orient rehabilitation services and/or perform and other nursing services as required by BWC.

Field nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Screen prospective clients for need immunizations, implementing after evaluating patients' medical history and obtaining sign release.
• Promote health literacy by educating patients and caregivers on disease management, diagnosis, medical interventions, and pharmaceuticals.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Prepare and give injections and enemas, monitor catheters, apply dressings, treat bedsores and give alcohol rubs and massages.
• Document patient care in a manner that complies with JCAHO standards.
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