SKILLED NURSING
Skilled nurses (RN’s, LPN’s) operate complex medical procedures. Their services are highly procured by homebound patients who are suffering from acute chronic diseases and ailments. Their duties include:
- Coordination with patient’s physician to assess patient health condition
- Regular re-evaluation of the patient’s need
- Use assessment results for diagnosis
- Organize treatment plan for the patient
- Counsel patient’s family on his/her condition and provide them with the right information on patient handling
- Communicate to patient his/her progress in the program (patient education)
- Initiate rehabilitative and preventive measures and nursing procedures as follows:
- Medication Management
- Catheter Care
- Pre and Post Surgery Care
- Wound Care
- Ostomy Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Pain Management
- Insulin Therapy
- Dressing Changes