Senior licensed practical nurse vs head nurse

Differences between senior licensed practical nurse and head nurse duties and responsibilities

Senior licensed practical nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Educate clients concerning ADL'S.
• Conduct comprehensive minimum data set (MDS) assessments.
• Assist in transitioning all paper records to the new EMR.
• Coordinate with the MDS team the overall plan of care of the clients to maximize reimbursement.
• Serve as LPN caring for residents in need of physical, and occupational rehabilitation after surgery or hospital stays.
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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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