Responsibilities
of a "Generalist"
The professional
home health nurse practices at the generalist level in the client's
home, site of residence, or appropriate community site. The focus of
the nurse's practice includes the client, family, and caregivers. Responsibilities
of the generalist include the following.
- Assessing client
and caregiver needs.
- Providing client
and caregiver education.
- Performing nursing
activities within the plan of care.
- Providing and
monitoring direct and indirect care.
- Collaborating
with other disciplines, practitioners, and payers.
- Supervising ancillary
personnel and informal caregivers.
From the Scope
and Standards of Home Health Nursing Practice"
American Nurses Association, 1997.