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The home healthcare nurse is not just a care provider but also a teacher and an advocate for the client and their family. The nurse may have to intervene to mobilize resources of the community or a hospital to provide patient appropriate care. Home health nurses have first-hand knowledge of the burdens of caregiving.
Direct Care Nursing Home Employees. Registered Nurses (RNs) are required by law to assess the needs of nursing home residents. Once assessed, the RNs work with the Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to plan and implement the residentsâ care and treatment. They also evaluate outcomes of the facilityâs residents. These nursing home employees are all required to be licensed in the state in which they work.