Clinical educator vs clinical nurse specialist

Differences between clinical educator and clinical nurse specialist duties and responsibilities

Clinical educator example responsibilities.

• Develop and manage customer training materials and deliver in-service and technical training programs for new and existing customers.
• Provide case management with physicians recommendations and assistance navigating insurance such as Medicare, Medicaid and manage care.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies
• Provide education within the community for cardiac health, CPR and ACLS.
• Provide ACLS and BLS classes for staff, physicians, and community groups.
• Design and present annual mandatory competencies, OSHA, and CPR classes to current professional staff.
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Clinical nurse specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage chronic conditions (CHF, COPD, DM, ESRD) in a medically complex patient population.
• Supervise and manage hypertension clinic.
• Manage continuity of care for complex general internal patients with limit resources-diabetes, hypertension, psychiatric, and homeless.
• Consult and follow patients in the ICU, emergency room, on the floor, and in clinic.
• Coordinate care of vascular patients from preoperative throughout hospital stay, assess home care needs and rehabilitation placement.
• Interview staff, recommend hiring, provide direct supervision, initiate disciplinary actions, and ensure quality care for veteran patients.
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