Registered nurse unit manager vs senior registered nurse

Differences between registered nurse unit manager and senior 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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Senior registered nurse example responsibilities.

• Code team member, triage, manage a team of 5 patients and 3 providers.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Care for critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Provide triage, referrals, direct nursing care, and medication administration to incarcerate population.
• Elbow support for new Cerner EMR system.
• Implement and coordinate unit education programs covering CPR and newborn care.
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