Known for its comprehensive, readable, consistent format, as well as its coverage of pediatric and geriatric patients, this practical text and reference presents principles for managing complex patient care in the home environment. It addresses the medical conditions most commonly seen by the home care nurse in the context of the theoretical foundations of home health nursing. Patient education – a vital element of home care – is incorporated throughout. This edition features new chapters on oncology home care, social services for a home care patient, and innovative holistic nursing strategies. It also highlights HIPAA regulations related to home care, new trends in the growing area of telehealth, and content about disaster planning as it relates to people in their homes.

• Essential information is provided on conditions most commonly seen in home care, including clients with congestive heart failure, ventilator-dependent patients, patients receiving IV therapy, and patients with AIDS.
• A consistent format in the clinical chapters describes pathophysiology, assessment guidelines, equipment issues, and home care management – so information is easy to reference.
• Separate chapters highlight unique care considerations for children and elderly patients.
• Patient education boxes for each condition summarize important information patients need to know.
• A chapter on working with families in the home emphasizes the importance of providing care to caregivers as well as the patient.
• Content examines the role of the home care nurse, preparation for that role, and how that role has changed over the years.
• Guidelines for planning and conducting a home visit are included.
• Discussion of the importance of proper documentation in home care includes guidelines for Medicare reimbursement.
• Information on infection control in the home is provided, including the latest CDC guidelines.

• A chapter on oncology home care emphasizes the unique needs of cancer patients who receive nursing care in their home.
• A chapter on social services for home care patients explores the numerous support services available to assist in the provision of home care.
• A chapter on innovative, holistic nursing strategies examines their implementation through telehealth methods.
• New trends in telehealth are discussed, including specific guidelines, legal standards, telephone triage, and intentionality of health care via the telephone.
• HIPAA content is discussed in the legal/ethical chapter to highlight the changes brought about by this new federal legislation.
• Community disaster planning and bioterrorism content in the environmental chapter emphasizes the impact of this issue on people in their homes.
• The psychosocial aspect of home care is addressed, taking into account its effect on a client’s physical condition.
• Additional safety information is provided in the elderly chapter, such as a home evacuation plan, to reinforce the need for the elderly to have all safety needs addressed.

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The job of the nurse practitioner (NP) is flexible and varied, making the NP an indispensable part of healthcare. Acute care nurse practitioner jobs involve providing immediate care and treatment for a sudden and severe occurrence of a medical condition that could even be life threatening.

Specializations of Nurse Practitioners

Nurse practitioners are trained to treat and manage many acute and chronic conditions with regard to their specialization. For acute care, nurse practitioners go through special Acute Care (ACNP) training. Some of the other fields NPs specialize in include:

• Pediatrics, specializing in either acute or chronic care
• General Pediatrics – PNP
• Pediatric Oncology
• Pediatric Critical Care

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• Family Nurse Practitioner – FNP
• Oncology
• Adult Health
• Women’s Health – WHNP
• Occupational Health – ANP
• Emergency Medicine – FNP
• Gerontology – GNP
• Neonatology

Healthcare Recruiting

Healthcare staffing organizations can help nurse practitioners find acute care nurse practitioner jobs in the US. These professionals are needed in various healthcare situations, be they hospitals, clinics, primary health centers, rehab centers, nursing homes or other institutions. The physical, psychological, societal and all-round friendly and individualized care offered by NPs is truly indispensable.

Acute care NPs can find challenging jobs that offer attractive remuneration in healthcare settings that cater to their particular preferences. The best acute care nursing practitioner jobs come to the notice of the recruiting firm, which in turn employs state-of-the-art performance evaluation techniques to get the right candidates to fill them.

Healthcare staffing concerns can meet the need of healthcare institutions for acute care nurse practitioners as well as other healthcare professionals. With the long term as well as short term needs of the concerned organization in mind, the healthcare recruiting firm knows the kind of candidates it needs and can fill the particular opening with a well-qualified candidate looking for such an opportunity. There are plenty of healthcare organizations a staffing firm serves, and there are plenty of applications from healthcare professionals it processes. Finding the right match serves the needs of both.

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Nurse Practitioner Jobs – TheraKare is a leading health care staffing agency in the United States focusing on providing rewarding medical jobs for talented professionals in the healthcare sector.

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Yuma Regional Medical Center Home Care, AZ. Pocket-sized handbook of nursing care plans for more than 50 illnesses and conditions. Features OASIS items in the assessment section and ICD-9 diagnostic codes in the care plan sections. For home care nurse practitioners. Outline format. Previous edition: c1997. Wire-spiral binding. DNLM: Home Care Services–Handbooks.

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Shoreview, MN (PRWEB) May 8, 2009

Senior housing and long term care consultant Ecumen, has released a new whitepaper designed to ensure registered nurses (RNs) working in senior housing communities effectively prepare for leadership roles by learning how to delegate tasks in line with state law and patient safety

Tips for Effective Delegation in Long Term Care is currently available for complimentary download by visiting The Library of Successful Aging on the Ecumen website. This latest whitepaper, from Ecumen Director of Consulting Services, Mary Leber, overviews the importance of delegating nursing tasks and offers guidance on how to delegate properly.

“Effective delegation is important to every profession, but it’s especially important in nursing,” opens Leber. “Some RNs – due to heavy workloads and limited staff – may be tempted to delegate responsibility to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and nursing assistants before they’re ready for certain tasks.”

The concern in improper delegation of nursing tasks transcends beyond assigning duties to the wrong nurse. From a legal standpoint, LPNs and nursing assistants are simply not allowed to undertake certain patient care responsibilities. From a safety standpoint, residents in senior housing communities could be seriously harmed if nurses are not ready to complete patient care duties on their behalf.

“Some state laws, for example, state that RNs are the only nurses who have authority to delegate an appropriate plan of care,” continues Leber. “If the LPN or nursing assistant performs an important task incorrectly, the RN is at fault, meaning the RN could lose his or her license and job, while the care center they work could be cited and penalized.”

To ensure RN’s are ready to delegate nursing tasks appropriately to team members, Leber offers specific factors to consider when delegating tasks, including:

Required amount of problem solving included in the task
Predictability of the outcome of the nursing task
Potential for patient harm from the nursing task

“Effective delegation from the RN to the LPN and nursing assistant are essential to high quality care,” concludes Leber. “Through proper delegation, RNs can ensure their senior housing communities are operated in accordance with state law, and most importantly, the safety of their patients.”

Visit “The Library of Successful Aging on the Ecumen website to download a full copy of the whitepaper Tips for Effective Delegation in Long Term Care by Ecumen Director of Consulting Services Mary Leber.

About Ecumen:

Ecumen (http://www.ecumen.org ) is based in Shoreview, Minn., and provides senior housing, services and senior housing development. Ecumen is the most innovative provider of senior housing and services, empowering individuals to live richer, fuller lives. Ecumen’s mission is to create “home” for older adults wherever they choose to live. Ecumen is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and has 4,000 team members.

Ecumen writes about news and ideas that are shaping the future of aging services at its Changing Aging blog: http://www.ecumen.org/changing-aging/.

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