Occupational nurse vs oncology nurse

Differences between occupational nurse and oncology nurse duties and responsibilities

Occupational nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage surveillance testing, vaccinations, CPR classes, and clinic facility.
• Manage all immunization and vaccination programs and ensure compliance to establish program guidelines.
• Spearhead education of patients pertaining to disease disorders and occupational injuries.
• Provide emergency treatment for injure patients.
• Serve as a liaison with ancillary services, including physical therapy, laboratory, research, cardiac rehabilitation and radiology.
• Complete documents for state fund Medicaid programs, admission into community nursing and group home facilities and other community resources available.
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Oncology nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Gain significant experience in diverse areas of nursing process for oncology and transplant patients; administer chemotherapy and blood products.
• Initiate CPR on nonresponsive patients.
• Provide intravenous therapy in a home bound setting to include simple chemo therapy and PICC care along with other VADS.
• Provide professional nursing care for patients as it relates to provider orders and chemotherapy administration and education.
• Provide care to rehabilitation patients on rehab unit assist in activities of daily living, occupational therapy and physical therapy.
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