Night shift vs day shift responsibilities

[Newnurse23]

I am a new graduate about to start on night shift.

What are some common nurse responsibilities On night shift?

[Sour Lemon]

On 9/14/2020 at 11:55 PM, Thaithomas said:

I am a new graduate about to start on night shift 

what are some common nurse responsibilities On night shift?  

You take care of the patients. I suppose that's the big one. Is there some specific issue or task you're wondering about?

[Nunya, BSN]

At some places I've worked nights changes IV fluid/tubing (NICU), does 24 hour chart checks, been responsible for more routine cleaning.  Also baths and isolette/crib changes in the NICU.  

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

The night shift nurse usually is assigned more patients. There is less ancillary staff available to assist. Specific additional night shift duties, depend on unit policy. For example, you may be responsible to give a bath, perform clerical duties, etc. You will be prepping for OR and procedures.

 

[OUxPhys, BSN, RN]

My current job it's the night shift's job to check the code cart and run the test on the defibrillator. I know some ICU's night shift does the bathing of pt's. Night shift also usually does the pre-op checklist for pts going to the OR. When I was an aide it was the aide's job to make sure the EKG machines had paper, supplies, etc.