Occupational nurse vs surgical nurse

Differences between occupational nurse and surgical 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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Surgical nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage GI bleeds, asthmatics, bowel resections, fractures, patients with chest and feeding tubes.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Maintain BLS, NRP, ACLS
• Prepare patients for procedures, initiate and maintain intravenous therapy, and obtain 12-lead EKG.
• Establish care plans and perform care for ICU, CCU, cardiac, and neurological patients.
• Serve as a BLS/ ACLS instructor.
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