Nurse liaison vs nurse educator

Differences between nurse liaison and nurse educator duties and responsibilities

Nurse liaison example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Participate in a pioneer direct patient care approach with acutely and chronically ill patients, including but not limit to oncology patients
• Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary team, patients, families regarding discharge planning and ensuring continuity of care.
• Act as team leader during resuscitation codes.
• Develop action plans quarterly for SNF's regarding improve clinical outcomes.
• Generate referrals and complete patient assessments for SNF and/or LTACH placement.
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Nurse educator example responsibilities.

• Achieve instructor level for both BLS and ACLS, supporting needs of nursing staff to maintain competency.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies.
• Provide nursing education and clinical expertise to novice nurses entering ICU setting.
• Assist with maintaining staff certification in ACLS and BLS, advocate keeping current with unit specific certifications.
• Involve in program development for the cardiology and cardiovascular surgery departments.
• Develop standardized patient care plans for medical diagnoses and oncology patients for use with the hospital computerize documentation system.
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