A medical institution specializing in providing inpatient care for psychological disorders. deinstitutionalization Transferring the treatment of mental illness from inpatient institutions to community-based facilities that emphasize outpatient care.
nurse manager. A nurse responsible for a unit in a hospital, nursing home, or ambulatory care setting. The nurse manager supervises staff performance and patient care.
About RN Case Managers. RN case managers are at the very least a registered nurse. This means that they must at least hold a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) or associateâs degree in nursing (ADN). It is desirable and advisable to also obtain case management certification, although this is not required.