Registered nurse charge nurse vs registered nurse in the icu

Differences between registered nurse charge nurse and registered nurse in the icu duties and responsibilities

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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Registered nurse in the icu example responsibilities.

• Manage care of patients with HTN, DM, COPD, asthma, stroke, renal failure.
• Achieve initial CCRN this employment environment.
• Manage care for patients with multiple chronic/acute conditions including renal, cardiac, respiratory, GI and diabetic.
• Manage care of patients who require cardiac monitoring, including dialysis, COPD, CHF and pre/post surgical patients
• Manage central venous catheters, including PICC lines, arterial lines as required for administration of medication and nutrition support.
• Monitor and manage chest tubes and various drainage devices along with pacer wires, epidural lines, and PCA pumps.
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