The Registered Nurse provides in-home skilled nursing care based on physician orders, ensuring patient safety and health maintenance.
Documents care, monitors patient progress, and communicates updates with families and healthcare teams. Administers medications, offers health education, and conducts assessments to support independence and disease management. Supervises caregivers, ensures compliance with policies and regulations, and manages medication protocols. Completes necessary documentation, participates in staff training, and may handle case management and after-hours responsibilities. Requires a nursing degree, licensing, CPR certification, and preferably home health experience. Strong organizational, communication, and clinical skills are essential.