Health specialist vs registered health nurse

Differences between health specialist and registered health nurse duties and responsibilities

Health specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage and maintain medical and legal case files in compliance with HIPAA.
• Hire, manage payroll and provide oversight for research and administrative assistants.
• Provide and coordinate a wide range of rehabilitation counseling and case management services to disable veterans and other eligible individuals.
• Coordinate and facilitate workgroup and committee meetings.
• Assist in running a life skills group for young adults with autism.
• Work one-on-one with an individual who have autism and are visually impair.
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Registered health nurse example responsibilities.

• Operate specialize equipment such as cardiac monitor, EKG, DEA, managing nasal pharyngeal and gastric suction.
• Manage ventilator settings and complete tracheostomy care on chronically ill patients.
• Manage patient care monitoring vital signs, performing physical assessment, checking patients medications for effectiveness.
• Participate in manage care activities to produce health change, specifically providing diabetes education and lifestyle counseling in chronic disease areas.
• Deliver a complete range of care to general Medicare, Medicaid home care patient's.
• Obtain knowledge of medical diagnostic and billing codes used for private insurance, Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements.
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