Job Details

Home Health Nurse duties and responsibilities:

Home Health Nurses provide a variety of tasks during patient visits depending on the specific plan of care and type of patient. They often have the following duties and responsibilities: 

• Assess and chart observations of the patient's condition at each visit
• Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs
• Administer Physician-prescribed medication
• Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress
• Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies
• Coordinate with physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists and other individuals in the patient's care plan
• Keep the patient comfortable through palliative care
• Recommend tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient

Hospice RN Job Description:

The RN will work collaboratively with a team of clinicians responsible for end of life care for nursing home patients and will cross train caring for hospice patients in their homes. Duties include:

• Assess the patient and follow a comprehensive plan of care for nursing
• Provide ongoing assessment/observation of patients, assuring an accurate evaluation of patient needs
• Maintain current and accurate patient records
• Have good organizational and communication skills
• Be able to function independently in a home setting with minimal supervision
• Be able to maintain relationships and communication with patients, families, and care team