Nurse sitter vs registered nurse supervisor

Differences between nurse sitter and registered nurse supervisor duties and responsibilities

Nurse sitter example responsibilities.

• Increase productivity by voluntarily attending training seminars earning certifications in phlebotomy and urological care that increase overall scope of practice.
• Execute all duties strictly adhering to patient's rights and confidentiality under implement HIPPA regulations.
• Maintain open communication with patient (s) and patient's family while also staying conscious of HIPPA laws.
• Provide behavioral/ emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.

Registered nurse supervisor example responsibilities.

• Experience in Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance manage care programs.
• Initiate rapid response and lead nurse code team until the arrival of the ICU resident team.
• Lead staff in an effort to reduce EMR coding errors, from roughly 40 per day to 5.
• Manage, coordinate and run MDS program for Medicare/ Medicaid patients for insurance reimbursement in coordination with federal guidelines.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Facilitate patient care, coordinate admissions and problem solving on the unit, establishing treatment plans, ACLS team leader.
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