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Patient Planet - Kolkata, West Bengal

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We are searching for a reliable and compassionate home care nurse to join our team. The home care nurse’s responsibilities include performing patient visits and monitoring their conditions, conducting tests, and writing reports for the physician. You should be able to address all the caregivers’ concerns and make appropriate adjustments to the patients’ in-home management plan.

Home Care Nurse Responsibilities :

- Traveling to patients’ homes and managing their care plans according to physicians’ instructions.
- Administering medication and insulin, and completing blood pressure, glucose, urine, and stool tests.
- Inspecting wounds, changing dressings, and handling personal grooming and hygiee.
- Testing for muscle weakness, bedsores, and any signs of infection.
- Listening to the concerns of family members and answering their questions.
- Educating caregivers and family on the aftercare or ongoing care of the patient.
- Providing suggestions for improved healthcare to physicians and family members of the patient.
- Monitoring patient recovery and compiling reports for the physician.
- Keeping abreast of developments in healthcare and attending workshops and lectures as required.
- Collaborating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop improved diets and healthcare plans for patients.




- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or similar.
- Additional courses in biology, anatomy, and science may be required.
- Relevant license and certification.
- A completed apprenticeship or experience in a similar role.
- Excellent observational and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to follow instructions but also to act independently if necessary.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Active listening skills and empathy.
- Physical and mental strength.
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transport may be required.

Job Type : Contractual / Temporary

Contract length: 6 months

Salary : From ₹500.00 per day

Advantages :

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Food provided

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Rotational shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kolkata, West Bengal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Education :

- Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience :

- Nursing: 3 years (preferred)
- total work: 3 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Nursing License (preferred)

Work Location: In person at Clients place at

Job Types : Contract, Commission Contract length: 6 months

Salary : ₹400.00 - ₹2,403.38 per day

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Kolkata, West Bengal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience :

- total work: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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