Consultant nurse vs registered nurse unit manager

Differences between consultant nurse and registered nurse unit manager duties and responsibilities

Consultant nurse example responsibilities.

• Monitor patients' status during surgery (circulate in operating room) and manage patients in PACU.
• Subpoena, organize and review medical records for defense counsel in medical malpractice, product liability and personal injury litigation.
• Conduct medical record analysis and provide case summation in complex personal injury, product liability, employment and insurance defense litigation.
• course for the LTC R.N.
• Conform to all applicable HIPAA, billing compliance and safety guidelines.
• Create new staffing patterns for surgical and medical and ICU units.
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Registered nurse unit manager example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Obtain weekly wind care measurements and assessments with completion of wind care flow sheets and given to MDS assessor.
• Provide and coordinate direct patient care on a skil nursing rehabilitation unit.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance by monitoring and educating staff as needed.
• Assure that unit practices are consistent with professional nursing standards, regulatory and HIPAA requirements.
• Monitor resident s consumption levels (monthly and weekly weights) and report significant weight loss to the MDS coordinator.
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