Licensed practical nurse/supervisor vs registered nurse unit manager

Differences between licensed practical nurse/supervisor and registered nurse unit manager duties and responsibilities

Licensed practical nurse/supervisor example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Review physical needs, monitor patients' physical condition, administer order medications and treatments according to assign medical care standards.
• Follow rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimize pain, infections and complications to optimize patients' outcomes.
• Provide behavioral/emotional support and supervision for rehabilitation patients.
• Administer and document flu shots and TB results.
• Well develop assessment skills, strong knowledge of pharmacology, CPR train
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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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