home care nurse responsibilities:
• traveling to patients’ homes and managing their care plans according to physicians’ instructions.
• administering medication and insulin, and completing blood pressure, glucose, urine, and stool tests.
• inspecting wounds, changing dressings, and handling personal grooming and hygiene.
• testing for muscle weakness, bedsores, and any signs of infection.
• listening to the concerns of family members and answering their questions.
• educating caregivers and family on the aftercare or ongoing care of the patient.
• providing suggestions for improved healthcare to physicians and family members of the patient.
• monitoring patient recovery and compiling reports for the physician.
• keeping abreast of developments in healthcare and attending workshops and lectures as required.
• collaborating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop improved diets and healthcare plans for patients.