Ward nurse vs emergency department registered nurse

Differences between ward nurse and emergency department registered nurse duties and responsibilities

Ward 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 comprehensive care for acutely ill and immediate post-operative patients.
• Lead code blue team throughout the hospital within the scope of ACLS certification.
• Assess and evaluate nursing and medical needs of institutionalize patients.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Initiate and maintain oxygen therapy to include tracheostomy care and inhalation therapy.

Emergency department registered nurse example responsibilities.

• Monitor and manage chest tubes and various drainage devices along with pacer wires, epidural lines, and PCA pumps.
• Stabilize critical patients through the use of BLS and ACLS protocols.
• Assess patients and prioritize care: stabilize multiple critical patients using ACLS and BLS protocols.
• Provide direct patient care including triage evaluation and treatment of patients presenting for care for medical/trauma/psychiatric care.
• Perform triage, assessments, complete MD orders assist in treatment and admit or discharge patients requiring/receiving emergency care
• Provide comprehensive care to patients that addressed the physical, social, spiritual and mental aspects of care and rehabilitation.
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