Nurse; Clinical​/Critical Care Expanded Functions

Duties

Assist physicians with complex or potentially life-threatening procedures, such as cardioversion and insertion of invasive lines, e.g., arterial, venous, and pulmonary artery catheters.

Administer medications via oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intradermal, etc. (including intravenous push) routes.

Perform various pulmonary ventilation treatments, such as administration of oxygen and compressed air through various means.

Monitor patients' condition through continuous observation and precise calculation of fluid levels and vital signs.

Evaluate nursing interventions based on patients' response and revises nursing care plan accordingly.

Assess patients' cardiac output, vital signs, peripheral perfusion, levels of consciousness, and evaluate blood gas results of arterial and mixed venous oxygen saturation.

Defibrillate patients if ventricular fibrillation occurs following established guidelines.

Provide information to patients and families on disease process, pre and post-operative care, diagnostic procedures, use of equipment related to disease/care, possible adverse reactions to medications, health maintenance, and illness prevention.