SKILLED NURSING

Provided by a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse under the supervision of a registered nurse. Some situations that might warrant skilled nursing include, but are not limited to:

• Skilled professional observation and assessment of the patient’s condition
• Assuring that the safety and physical comfort of the patient are met as well as the patient’s emotional and spiritual needs
• Patient education/teaching, self-care strategies
• Performing nursing procedures for which Skilled Nurses training provide the necessary skills and judgment
• Performing Catheter Care, blood sugar monitoring and insulin administration, caring for terminally ill
• IV and fluids administration and antibiotic therapy
• Assisting with the rehabilitation of patients according to the care plan directed by the physician
• Observing and recording all pertinent information and reporting to the appropriate physician
• Teaching patients, family members, and auxiliary nursing personnel proper health maintenance care