Intensive care unit nurse vs certification specialist

Differences between intensive care unit nurse and certification specialist duties and responsibilities

Intensive care unit nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage pre- and post-surgical care, specifically for GI disorders.
• Manage patients who suffer respiratory/cardiac arrest per ACLS protocol.
• Manage patients requiring blood transfusions, iv antibiotic therapy, complications from chemotherapy and radiation.
• Care for cardiac patients in CCU.
• Incorporate ACLS and BLS algorithms on a frequent basis.
• Provide care to ventilator dependent patients, tracheal care, and ICP monitoring.
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Certification specialist example responsibilities.

• Support ISO audits for process documentation and software/ literature distribution, managing follow-up corrective action plans as needed.
• Pre-Certify and scheduling of MRI's and bone scans.
• Order supplies, apply cast, splints and other orthopedic equipment.
• Prepare, apply, remove and adjusts casts and splints as advised by physician.
• Review medical records to determine ICD-9 diagnosis and procedure codes according to establish guidelines and submit claims for processing.
• Assign ICD-9 codes for various clinic types such as physical, occupational and speech therapies, diagnostics and labs.
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