Practical nurse vs head nurse

Differences between practical nurse and head 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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Head nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Receive intensive training for critical care skill development upon transferring to the medical ICU.
• Perform advanced nursing care to acute/chronic medical/surgical, cardiac, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic and oncology/ hematology patients.
• Certify staff in CPR and blood glucose monitoring.
• Develop and implement an intensive care class for the staff; implement ACLS class for all staff.
• Develop process improvement plan with bundles for sedation and ventilation.
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