Practical nurse vs field nurse

Differences between practical nurse and field nurse duties and responsibilities

Practical nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage surgical recovery patients including vascular, ENT, GI urological and neurological cases, coronary bypass surgery patients.
• Treat patients with dignity, respect, and compassion while maintaining there safety.
• Maintain safety and quality standards of care while facilitating early discharge of mother and baby.
• Maintain HIPPA and OSHA guidelines.
• Receive and implementing Dr orders.
• Train in lactation and NRP certify.
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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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