Life care planner vs registered nurse charge nurse

Differences between life care planner and registered nurse charge nurse duties and responsibilities

Life care planner example responsibilities.

• Manage caseload by providing care coordination to individuals with a primary intellectual/developmental disability diagnosis all of whom receive community-base waiver services.
• Complete health risk assessments for members who have recently become effective with Delaware Medicaid.
• Work with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance companies in obtaining authorization using ICD codes for patient's home care needs.
• Examine patients arriving acutely in the ICU and administer therapeutic activities including ambulation, bed mobility, transfers and safety.
• Report to APS as appropriate.
• Create, implement, and evaluate nurse training for HEDIS.
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Registered nurse charge nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage intravenous therapy via peripheral and central catheters; antibiotic, TPN/lipid, constant cardiac medication infusion and fluid administration.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Assess and carefully monitor medically diverse patients who require telemetry and safely administer medications.
• Collaborate with ICU team to provide excellent patient care utilizing critical thinking skills and evidence-base practice.
• Document patient medical history and symptoms, administer treatment and medications, and follow-up with patients during rehabilitation.
• Respond to codes, administering CPR and oxygen, monitoring vitals and preparing medications in anticipation of physician orders.
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