Clinical nurse educator vs clinical nurse specialist

Differences between clinical nurse educator and clinical nurse specialist duties and responsibilities

Clinical nurse educator example responsibilities.

• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies
• Coordinate monthly certifications (CPR, ACLS, NRP).
• Coordinate BLS HeartCode training and teach BLS - CPR to staff.
• Teach CPR/BLS and ACLS to staff and lay people for certification.
• Supervise four to six CPR instructors and provide annual performance evaluations.
• Provide clinical nursing education in undergraduate and RN to BSN nursing program.
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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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