Nurse and Practical Nurse (Home-visit Nursing)
かんごし・じゅんかんごし（ほうもんかんご）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Under doctor's instructions, visit patients' homes to observe daily life and health conditions, perform medical procedures, and provide family support.
Description
Home-visit nurses regularly visit patients' homes based on doctors' instructions to provide nursing care. Main duties include measuring vital signs, wound treatment and catheter management, medication management, excretion assistance, etc., and also handling medical equipment. Additionally, through communication with patients and families, they identify challenges in daily life and adjust/propose care plans. Collaboration with care managers, home-visit caregivers, community comprehensive support centers, etc., is important, and they work as part of a multidisciplinary home healthcare team. They support improving the quality of life for patients and families receiving care at home and maintain a lifestyle befitting the individual.
Future Outlook
Due to the progress of aging, demand for home healthcare is increasing, and improvements in home-visit nursing expertise and utilization of ICT are required.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Compassionate / Excellent observation skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Day shifts only / Full-time / On-call / Part-time / Shift work
Career Path
Home-visit Nurse → Chief Home-visit Nurse → Home-visit Nursing Station Manager → Nursing Manager (Home Care Division) → Public Health Nurse/Certified Nurse
Required Skills
Catheter Management / Emergency Response / Medication Management / Nursing Care Planning / Vital Signs Measurement / Wound Treatment
Recommended Skills
Community Resource Collaboration / Home-visit Nursing Plan Creation / Palliative Care / Pressure Ulcer Care / Rehabilitation Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To adapt to diverse home environments and emergency responses. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent medication errors and mistakes in medical procedures. |
| Communication Skills | Because dialogue with patients and families is important. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously learn home healthcare knowledge and equipment operation. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for creating and adjusting visit schedules and care plans. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick response to changes in patients' symptoms is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are situations involving solo emergency responses and post-visit reporting. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Nurse (Home-visit Nursing)
- Nurse License
- Practical Nurse License
Aliases
- Home-visit Nurse
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- Certified Care Worker
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