Home Health Treatment Nurse Job Description
Home Health Treatment Nurses are responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients in their own homes. Their duties include:
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Assessing and charting observationsof the patients condition at each visit.
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Completing evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs.
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Administering physician-prescribed medication.
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Dressing or redressing woundsand assessing the healing progress.
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Providing educationto patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies.
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Coordinating with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other individuals in the patients care plan.
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Keeping the patient comfortablethrough palliative care.
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Recommending tools or devicesthat may improve the quality of life for the patient. {tabindex="0" target="_blank"}
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These nurses play a critical role in facilitating a patients recovery or maintaining their quality of life, allowing them to stay in the comfort of their own homes. They must possess excellent practical nursing skills and a compassionate attitude focused on providing high-quality patient care.{tabindex="0" target="_blank"}
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