Registered nurse unit manager vs psychiatric registered nurse

Differences between registered nurse unit manager and psychiatric registered nurse duties and responsibilities

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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Psychiatric registered nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and therapists to coordinate detoxification protocol, medical and psychiatric care for mental health and substance abuse patients.
• Perform psychiatric nursing assessments and medication management for patients in a residential detox and rehab for alcohol and substance abuse.
• Certify CPR instructor and conduct CPR training sessions.
• Staff RN; function in various duties of triage, staff, and charge nurse positions.
• Communicate triage decisions to psychiatrists.
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