Understanding In-Home Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing care is provided by a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and involves tasks that require clinical judgment and expertise. This service is essential for individuals managing chronic conditions, recovering from hospitalization, or requiring medical monitoring. Receiving this level of care at home promotes better healing, comfort, and safety.
The Benefits of In-Home Nursing
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Clinical Safety at Home: Prevents medication errors and reduces the risk of complications.
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Professional Oversight: Continuous monitoring of health conditions by a trained professional.
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Physician Collaboration: Our nurses work directly with your doctor to ensure a coordinated care plan.
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Family Peace of Mind: Confidence that your loved one’s complex medical needs are being managed correctly.
Our Licensed Nurses are Trained to Provide a Wide Range of Critical Services:
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Medication Management:
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Insulin Syringe Filling: For diabetic clients who can self-inject but cannot safely draw their own insulin doses.
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Oral Medication Set-ups: Organizing medications in daily compartments for clients who may be confused or disoriented, ensuring adherence and preventing errors.
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Skin Condition Monitoring:
Proactive checks for skin breakdown in at-risk individuals, including those with immobility, incontinence, diabetes, poor circulation, or a history of decubitus ulcers.
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Specialized Nail Care:
Monthly nail care for clients for whom it is medically necessary, such as those with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, a compromised immune system, or who are taking anticoagulants like Coumadin.
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Private Duty Nursing (PDN):
Personalized, one-on-one, continuous skilled nursing care for medically fragile children and adults, allowing them to receive complex medical support in the preferred setting of their home.
Related Services
Many clients find it beneficial to combine Nursing Service with:
