Special duty nurse vs licensed practical nurse

Differences between special duty nurse and licensed practical nurse duties and responsibilities

Special duty 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 patients on chemotherapy and relate treatments including growth factors and radiation.
• Take vitals and history of patients and enter into EMR (NexGen).
• Operate the EMR system with proficiency to assist in the proper care of patients.
• Interact closely with family members and patients in evaluating treatment plans and administer prescribed medications/treatments.
• Perform and participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Licensed practical nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage all operational aspects of the organizations open heart program while also serving in the role of APN.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Provide nursing care for med/surg patients in the transitional phase of recovery.
• Work up patients for the Dr, administer allergy testing, mix allergens.
• Perform emergency medical procedures, such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition stabilizing interventions.
• Drug screens, phlebotomy wind care education of safety practices communications with treatment facilities as indicated/.
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