Physical therapy nurse vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between physical therapy nurse and registered nurse charge nurse duties and responsibilities

Physical therapy nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage fistulas and other draining wounds using creative intervention referring patients to appropriate community agencies.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Focus on traumatic brain injury, stroke rehabilitation.
• Initiate the program for nurse assessment and placement of PICC lines for all inpatients.
• Include pain management, chemotherapy administration, blood administration, routine peripheral and central access care, and night pharmacy backup.
• Supervise and administer chemotherapy and blood products.
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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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