Registered nurse charge nurse vs registered professional nurse

Differences between registered nurse charge nurse and registered professional nurse 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 professional nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Provide direct patient care to but not limit to acute, palliative care, and oncology patients.
• Provide telemetry monitoring for cardiac patients.
• Involve in prescribing patients individual rehabilitation programs in conjunction with staff exercise physiologists and helping patients meet their expect goals.
• Provide excellent and compassionate ICU patient care.
• Assist ICU manager with scheduling and work assignments.
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