| Aspect | Entry Level Rounding Nurse | Staff Nurse |
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| Certifications | RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS) | RN license, BLS, sometimes Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) |
| Work Environment | Hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities | Hospitals, clinics, outpatient settings |
| Job Focus | Patient assessments, rounding, care coordination | Direct patient care, administering medications, documentation |
Both roles require an RN license and BLS certification, with the main difference being that Entry Level Rounding Nurses focus on patient assessments and rounding, while Staff Nurses provide more direct patient care and treatment. Entry Level Rounding Nurses often serve as part of a care team to monitor patient status, whereas Staff Nurses handle daily patient needs and procedures.