Visiting Nurse
ほうもんかんごし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A professional who visits patients' homes to provide health management, convalescent support, and medical treatments, maintaining and improving quality of life at home.
Description
Visiting nurses visit patients' homes under physicians' instructions to provide medical care such as vital signs measurement, wound care, injection and infusion management, and pressure ulcer prevention and management. They also offer daily living assistance, rehabilitation support, and guidance and consultation to families, while collaborating with the long-term care insurance system and regional resources to formulate and adjust care plans. Autonomous operations including travel time are required, and they play a vital role in supporting home medical care through collaboration with multiple professions.
Future Outlook
With the progress of population aging, demand for home medical care is increasing, and job openings for visiting nurses are expected to expand further. The importance of care managers and multi-professional collaboration is growing, requiring even greater expertise.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Compassionate / Excellent Observation Skills / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shifts Only / On-call / Part-time Available / Shift Work / Visiting
Career Path
Visiting Nurse → Chief Visiting Nurse → Visiting Nursing Manager → Certified Nurse (Visiting Nursing) → Station Manager
Required Skills
Medical Equipment Operation / Medication and Injection Management / Nursing Records / Pressure Ulcer Care / Rehabilitation Assistance / Vital Signs Measurement / Wound Treatment
Recommended Skills
Community Resource Collaboration / Dementia Care / Long-term Care Insurance Knowledge / Visiting Nursing Plan Creation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to diverse home environments and patient conditions. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To accurately assess patients' symptoms and develop nursing plans. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in medication administration and procedures directly impacts patient safety. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with patients, families, and medical professionals is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because a certain level of physical stamina is required for travel and nursing care. |
| Planning & Organization | To adjust and manage visiting schedules and care plans. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to respond to sudden health issues at home is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because high mental resilience is needed for care in limited environments and emergency responses. |
Related Qualifications
- Nursing License
- Standard Driver's License
Aliases
- Home Care Nurse
- Visiting Nurse
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