Home Care Nurse

Manipal Hospitals; India; On-site; INR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Manipal Hospitals Dwarka in Delhi NCR seeks a Home Care Nurse to deliver personalized nursing care at patients' homes, ensuring safety, monitoring, and comfort. The role emphasizes 24/7, one-on-one care in familiar environments to support recovery.

Responsibilities include home visits, medication administration, wound care, and collaboration with hospital teams for follow-ups. Candidates should have B.Sc Nursing or GNM and extensive experience in clinical settings.

Qualifications

• B.Sc Nursing or GNM with valid nursing registration.
• Minimum 15 years of hospital or home healthcare experience.
• Strong clinical skills: IV therapy, wound care, emergency handling.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and monitor vital signs at home.
• Administer medications, injections, IV fluids per doctor orders.
• Provide wound, catheter, tracheostomy care as required.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery.
• Coordinate with doctors for follow-ups and escalation.

Skills

Clinical competency

IV therapy

Wound care

Emergency handling

Communication

Patient counselling

Compassionate care

Education

B.Sc Nursing / GNM (Registered Nurse DNC)

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Home Care Nurse

Location: Dwarka, Delhi
Organization: Manipal Hospital Dwarka
Department: Home Healthcare Services

Role Overview

A Home Care Nurse is responsible for delivering personalized, patient-centric nursing care at patients homes, ensuring clinical excellence, safety, and comfort. The role involves continuous monitoring, treatment administration, and patient/family education.

Manipals home care model emphasizes 24/7, one-on-one care in a familiar environment to improve recovery outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Duties

• Assess patient condition by taking nursing history and vital signs
• Monitor symptoms, progress, and report changes to doctors
• Administer medications, injections, IV fluids as prescribed
• Provide wound care, catheter care, tracheostomy care, etc.
• Assist in post-operative and chronic disease management
• Support elderly, bedridden, or critical patients at home

Home Care-Specific Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized care plans at home setting
• Educate patients and families on medication, diet, and recovery
• Assist in mobility, hygiene, feeding, and daily living activities
• Ensure a safe and hygienic home care environment
• Coordinate with hospital team for follow-ups or escalation

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment charts
• Document medication administration and observations
• Report emergencies or deterioration immediately

Procedures & Support

• Collect samples (blood, urine, etc.) when required
• Prepare patients for medical procedures or tele-consultations
• Assist doctors during home visits (if applicable)

Safety & Compliance

• Follow strict infection control protocols
• Ensure proper handling of biomedical waste
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical standards

Eligibility Criteria

Education

• B.Sc Nursing / GNM (Registered Nurse DNC)

Experience

• 15 years (hospital or home healthcare preferred)

Skills

• Clinical competency (IV, ICU basics, wound care)
• Communication & patient counselling
• Emergency handling
• Compassionate and patient-focused approach

Working Conditions

• Field-based (patient homes across Delhi NCR)
• Shift-based / 12-hour / 24-hour care (depending on case)
• May involve critical care or elderly care cases

Salary (Typical Range)

Key Competencies

• Patient-centered care
• Clinical accuracy
• Empathy & patience
• Accountability
• Time management

Job Classification

Industry: Medical Services / Hospital

Functional Area / Department: Healthcare & Life Sciences

Role Category: Nursing

Role: Clinical Nurse Specialist

Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details

Company: Manipal Hospitals
Location(s): Delhi, NCR