Nursing Home Nurse
かいごしせつかんごし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A nursing position in elderly care facilities responsible for residents' health management, medical care, and staff guidance.
Description
Nursing home nurses work in care facilities such as special nursing homes for the elderly, paid nursing homes, and group homes, handling residents' health management and medical care. Specifically, they are responsible for measuring vital signs, wound care, injections and IVs, medication management, emergency response, and creating medical records. They also collaborate with care staff and care managers to provide appropriate nursing care based on users' care plans. Knowledge of elderly-specific diseases and dementia care is required, and they are involved in the facility's overall medical safety, infection control, and staff training.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society, demand for nursing home nurses is increasing. Roles are expected to expand through enhanced multidisciplinary collaboration and integration with home medical care.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Excellent Observation Skills / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / On-call / Part-time / Rotating Shifts / Shift
Career Path
Nursing Home Nurse → Chief Nurse → Nursing Administrator (Head Nurse/Assistant Facility Director) → Care Manager → Community-Based Integrated Care Promoter
Required Skills
Injection and IV Techniques / Medical Record Creation / Medication Management / Vital Signs Measurement / Wound Care
Recommended Skills
Dementia Care / Emergency Response Training / Infection Control Knowledge / Leadership
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Medication errors or deviations in care plans can lead to serious accidents. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are necessary to collaborate smoothly with users, their families, and staff. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to long hours of standing work and emergency responses. |
| Stress Tolerance | High burden from emergency responses and night shifts, with significant mental and physical stress. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Necessary to collaborate with care staff and medical personnel to advance care. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Care is primarily based on manuals, with relatively little need for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No need for advanced numerical analysis; only basic record-keeping is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Registered Nurse
Aliases
- Facility Nurse
- Nursing Home Nurse
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