Registered nurses provide a broad range of nursing services based on a thorough comprehensive assessment of the patient’s health care needs and development of an individualized care plan, support and education. The nurses provide compassionate skilled care and rehabilitation support in the privacy and comfort of patient’s home. The best place to receive skilled nursing services is the place you feel most comfortable and at ease, home.
RN/LPN services can include but are not limited to:
· RN available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to discuss your health concerns and needs Provides direct care to patients in the comfort of their home
· Establishes and maintains a professional relationship with the patient’s Primary Care Physician and specialty care Doctor. This allows for an effective coordination of care where the health and well-being are the top priorities
· Provide case management, which supports patient and families concerns and identifies needs that can be unrecognized outside the home environment
· Evaluate patient’s health, identifying early signs of potential health risks allowing for quick management to prevent hospitalization
· Draw blood work in the home and preventing the need for added trips to laboratories and possible exposure to community linked infections such as influenza
· Medication management
· Suture removal
· Catheter Insertion and maintenance
· Administering and teaching IV Infusions, medications injections, tube feedings, and wound care
· Implement physician’s plan of care per their order in an efficient and professional manner
· Teach patients and family members about medications and health diagnoses to increase their knowledge and confidence, i.e. diabetes, COPD, etc.
Licensed Practical Nurses assist with same duties as RN, but care is supervised by RN.
