Skilled Nursing
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. State licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
Duties and Responsibilities
A skilled nurse performs a variety of duties to care and comfort for patients requiring medical services. A skilled nurse must utilize specialized skills and judgment when delivering care to patients. A skilled nurse implements and evaluates patient care while performing nursing procedures to treat and rehabilitate patients. Our nurses at Hannah Home Health Care focus on:
- Assuring that the safety and physical comfort of the patient are meet as well as the patient’s emotional and spiritual needs.
- Performing nursing procedures for which his or her training has provided the necessary skills and judgment.
- Assisting with the rehabilitation of patients according to the care plan directed by the physician.
- Observing and recording all pertinent information and reporting to the appropriate supervisor and physician.
- Teaching patients, family members, and auxiliary nursing personnel proper health maintenance care.
Primary Treatments
- Wound care
- Cardiac and post-op care
- In-home infusion / IV
- Indwelling catheter care
- Medication management
- Patient teaching
