Speech pathologist vs nurse

Differences between speech pathologist and nurse duties and responsibilities

Speech pathologist example responsibilities.

• Manage staff development activities including sensory integration and IEP goal writing.
• Provide speech and language therapy under the supervision and guidance of assign SLP supervisor.
• Administer and interpreting diagnostic evaluations on children with a variety of speech and language disorders in an out-patient facility.
• Develop specific treatment plans and family education plans for rehabilitation patients in anticipation of discharge home or to appropriate rehabilitation facilities.
• Participate as a member of the acute care and outpatient rehabilitation team in diagnostic and therapeutic services to neurologically impair adults.
• Develop policies and procedures to secure Medicare and Medicaid provider numbers.
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Nurse example responsibilities.

• Monitor patients' status during surgery (circulate in operating room) and manage patients in PACU.
• Manage high-acuity cardiac/pulmonary and psychiatric patients
• Monitor patients for cardiac rhythm changes and implement medication according to ACLS guidelines.
• Educate patients and families on diseases processes, medications, wind care, and iv infusion.
• Provide care for patients on medical/surgical, transplant, cardiac, orthopedic, postpartum, neonatal ICU, and psychiatric units
• Demonstrate competence in CPR and other medical emergency situations.
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