What is home care nurse?
Home care nurse means providing care at patient doorstep with doctor consultants they are licensed healthcare professionals who provide skilled medical care to patients in their own homes. they act bridge between hospital and independent living. they bring all clinical expertise to provide quality care helps them recover fast as soon as possible.
Essential Duties of a professional home care nurse
A. Patient full Assessments
- History collection
- Physical examination head to toe
- Takes vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature)
- Checks how the patient is feeling
- Looks for any health problems
B. Gives Medical Care
- Gives medicines on time
- Changes wound dressings
- Gives injections or IV (if needed)
- Monitors long-term diseases like diabetes or high BP
C. Helps in Daily Activities
- Helps with bathing and grooming
- Assists in walking or moving
- Helps with eating or toileting
D. Teaches the Patient & Family
- How to take medicines
- How to take care of wounds
- What diet to follow
- How to manage diseases at home
E. Keeps Records
- Writes the daily health updates
- Reports any changes to the doctor
- Knows early danger signs
- Gives first aid
- Calls ambulance/doctors when needed
- What Qualifications Does a Home Care Nurse Need?
- Must be a trained nurse (ANM, GNM, BSc Nursing)
- Should know basic life support (CPR)
- Must have good communication
- Must be caring and patient
- Should be able to work independently
What Services Do Home Care Nurses Provide?
- Post-surgery care
- Elderly (old age) care
- Baby and mother care
- Palliative care (for serious illnesses)
- Care for long-term diseases
- Oxygen, catheter, tracheostomy care
How Does Home Care Nursing Work?
- Nurse visits and checks patient for the first time
- Make care plan
- Nurse comes daily/weekly
- Sometimes stay also with patient if needed
- Health updates are recorded
- Family gives feedback
- Doctor is updated if needed
Why Is Home Care Nursing Important?
- Patient stays comfortable at home
- Saves time and money
- Faster recovery
- Safe for elderly patients
- Less hospital visits
- Emotional support for family
- Safety Measures Followed by Home Care Nurse
- Washing hands
- Wearing gloves/mask
- Giving correct medicines
- Keeping equipment clean
- Preventing falls and injuries
- Professional Behavior
- Respect the patient
- Keep information private
- Be polite and caring
Goals of Home Care Nurse
- Helps patient heal fast in their home
- Maintain patient safety
- Give continues monitoring for changes in Health condition
- Promote mental, emotional and physical well being
- Support long term disease monitoring like diabetes, paralysis, learning disabilities, and hypertension
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