DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SENIOR CARER NURSE
As a senior care nurse, your primary duty is to provide compassionate and comprehensive medical attention to elderly patients who may have complex medical needs. Some of the common duties and responsibilities of a senior care nurse include:
Assessment and care planning: Assessing the physical, mental, and emotional health of elderly patients and developing individualized care plans that meet their unique needs.
Medication management: Administering medications and monitoring patients' responses to treatments, ensuring that they receive the correct dosages at the appropriate times.
Patient monitoring: Monitoring patients' vital signs, symptoms, and overall health status, detecting and reporting changes in their condition, and intervening as needed to prevent adverse outcomes.
Wound care: Providing wound care and managing skin integrity, preventing and treating pressure ulcers, and assessing and treating infections.
Fall prevention: Developing and implementing fall prevention programs, identifying and mitigating fall risks, and educating patients and their families on safety measures.
Nutrition management: Ensuring patients receive adequate nutrition, hydration, and dietary support, and addressing issues related to malnutrition or dehydration.
Patient education: Educating patients and their families on their conditions, medications, and treatment options, and providing guidance on self-care, chronic disease management, and end-of-life care.
Communication: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, therapists, and social workers, to coordinate patient care and ensure the best possible outcomes.
Equipment and supply management: Maintaining medical equipment and supplies to ensure they are ready for use when needed.
Emotional support: Providing emotional support to patients and their families, addressing their fears and concerns, and promoting a positive and comfortable environment.
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