Gerontological nurse practitioner vs registered nurse case manager

Differences between gerontological nurse practitioner and registered nurse case manager duties and responsibilities

Gerontological nurse practitioner example responsibilities.

• Manage care of patients on an inpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation unit under the supervision of a physician preceptor.
• Evaluate and treat adult patients with urgent episodic medical issues in a fast-pace environment under nurse practitioner supervision.
• Complete documents for state fund Medicaid programs, admission into community nursing and group home facilities and other community resources available.
• Perform focused assessments base on primary site of cancer and other systems affect by chemotherapy.

Registered nurse case manager example responsibilities.

• Lead CNA med certification class and train staff in CPR certification.
• Direct and manage overall functions of both rehab and sub-acute units.
• Manage a 36 bed memory care unit along with a 15 LTC.
• Manage ICU\ PICU, relate to budget, staffing assignments, and evaluations.
• Coordinate and manage all DME and skil therapy services, establish upon admission.
• Manage post-op peritoneal catheters with prescribe flushes and dressing changes until mature and ready for use.
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