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A career as a nurse in home health care is a satisfying path for nurses looking for independence, flexibility, and an opportunity to build strong client relationships. Working with people in their own homes allows home health nurses to assess and improve every aspect of a patient’s life to provide the best care possible. If you’re considering a career in this field, here’s what home health agencies are seeking.

4 Qualities of a Home Health Care Nurse

1. Degrees & Certifications

A degree or nursing certificate from an accredited, reputable training school or university is critical. Don’t be discouraged if your credentials are from a small or medium-sized school. These schools can provide as much quality training as a large university with big name recognition.

2. Strong Intuition

What you know about health care is as important as having the intuition to put it into practice well. Home health care nurses should anticipate and respond to a patient’s needs and how to respond calmly and quickly in an emergency. They must also learn and adapt to new situations, as each patient’s home situation will be unique.

nurse3. Good Bedside Manner

For many home health patients, you may be the bright spot in their day or their only interaction with another person. This makes a positive attitude and friendly demeanor as important as your knowledge and training.

4. Unwavering Work Ethic & Reliability

Home health nurses have a lot of independence, and an agency must be able to trust that a nurse is driven to do a great job without a lot of supervision. Patients rely on their nurses for support, often because they can’t leave the house for help, making it vital that a home health nurse can be counted on.

If these qualities sound familiar and you’re looking for a meaningful, satisfying nursing career, explore your local home health agencies for more information. Both new and experienced nurses are needed in this growing field.

 

Hiawatha Homecare in Red Wing, MN, has been a trusted name in home health care for 30 years. They offer comprehensive home care services, like wound care, physical therapy, and general nursing care. The Hiawatha Homecare team is qualified, compassionate, and reliable. Call (651) 388-2223 to learn more. If you want to join this dynamic team, apply online.

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