Transplant coordinator vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between transplant coordinator and registered nurse charge nurse duties and responsibilities

Transplant coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage follow-up care for adult renal transplant patients in hospital and outpatient clinic settings under supervision of physicians.
• Manage caseload by providing care coordination to individuals with a primary intellectual/developmental disability diagnosis all of whom receive community-base waiver services.
• Review patients EMR for completion of order test and consults.
• Administer treatment and medication and monitor patients in cardiovascular intensive care unit, ensuring quality patient care.
• Perform focused physical assessment, order and report lab results, provide telephone triage and immunizations as needed.
• Assist with policy review and CMS preparation.
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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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