Registered Nurses and LPN’s
Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) play essential roles in home health agencies by delivering compassionate, professional care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. RNs typically take the lead in assessing patient conditions, developing individualized care plans, administering medications, and coordinating with physicians and other healthcare providers. LPNs support this care by monitoring vital signs, providing wound care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring that care plans are followed accurately. Together, RNs and LPNs help patients manage chronic conditions, recover from illness or surgery, and maintain their highest level of independence and quality of life outside of a traditional clinical setting.
Registered Nurses and LPN’s Typically Do the Following:
Assess patients’ conditions
Record patients’ medical histories and symptoms
Observe patients and record the observations
Administer patients’ medicines
Provide nursing care for treatments, wounds and other clinical services
Set up plans for patients’ care or contribute information to existing plans
Consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals
Operate and monitor medical equipment
Help perform tests and report results
Teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses or injuries
Educate patient and caregivers on home self-care
Registered Nurses consult and communicate updates to the patient’s physicians and other healthcare specialists. Our Registered Nurses also oversee Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Home Health Aides.