Home Health RN Skills Checklist One program to handle all talent management needs from acquisition to development Personal Information HiddenOverall ScoreOut of 4Name(Required) First Middle Last Last 4 Digits of Social Security Number Email(Required) HiddenDate MM slash DD slash YYYY Proficiency Scale1 – No Experience 2 – Need Training 3 – Able to perform with supervision 4 – Able to perform independentlyAGENewborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Infant (1 month to 1 year)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Toddler (1 year to 3 years)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Preschooler (3 years to 5 years)(Required) 1 2 3 4 School Age Child (5 years to 12 years)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Adolescents (12 years to 18 years)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Young Adults (18 years to 39 years)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Middle Adults (39 years to 64 years)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Older Adults (64+ years)(Required) 1 2 3 4 GENERAL SKILLSStandard Precautions(Required) 1 2 3 4 Isolation Precautions(Required) 1 2 3 4 Pediatric Respiratory/Cardiac Arrest(Required) 1 2 3 4 Adult Respiratory/Cardiac Arrest(Required) 1 2 3 4 Defibrillators(Required) 1 2 3 4 Care Planning & Discharge Planning(Required) 1 2 3 4 Patient/Family Education(Required) 1 2 3 4 Pain Management(Required) 1 2 3 4 Electronic Documentation(Required) 1 2 3 4 Patient Head to Toe Assessment(Required) 1 2 3 4 CARDIOVASCULAR1. Assessment Angina(Required) 1 2 3 4 Apical Pulse Rate/Rhythm(Required) 1 2 3 4 Cardiac Auscultation (Rate, Rhythm)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Clinical Identification of Arrhythmias(Required) 1 2 3 4 Fluid Overload(Required) 1 2 3 4 Peripheral Pulses/Circulation Checks(Required) 1 2 3 4 3. Equipment & ProceduresPT/PTT/INR(Required) 1 2 3 4 Serum Electrolytes(Required) 1 2 3 4 2. Interpretation of Lab ResultsHolter Monitor(Required) 1 2 3 4 Pacemaker/AID(Required) 1 2 3 4 3. Care of Patient WithHypotension(Required) 1 2 3 4 CAD/Post Myocardial Infarction (MI)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Fluid Retention(Required) 1 2 3 4 Hypertension(Required) 1 2 3 4 Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery(Required) 1 2 3 4 Pre/Post Vascular Surgery(Required) 1 2 3 4 4. Medication AdministrationACE Inhibitors(Required) 1 2 3 4 Anti-arrhythmic(Required) 1 2 3 4 Antibiotics(Required) 1 2 3 4 Anticoagulants(Required) 1 2 3 4 Antihypertensives(Required) 1 2 3 4 Antiplatelet Medications(Required) 1 2 3 4 Beta Blockers(Required) 1 2 3 4 Calcium Channel Blockers(Required) 1 2 3 4 Diuretics(Required) 1 2 3 4 Digoxin (Lanoxin)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Oral and Topical Nitrates(Required) 1 2 3 4 Narcotics(Required) 1 2 3 4 Potassium Supplements(Required) 1 2 3 4 Statin Medications(Required) 1 2 3 4 PULMONARY1. Assessment Auscultation of Lung Sounds/Rate & Work of Breathing(Required) 1 2 3 4 Pulse Oximetry(Required) 1 2 3 4 ABGs(Required) 1 2 3 4 2. Equipment & Procedures Administration of O2 via Nasal Cannula(Required) 1 2 3 4 Apnea Monitor(Required) 1 2 3 4 Chest Percussion(Required) 1 2 3 4 Establishing an Airway(Required) 1 2 3 4 Incentive Spirometry(Required) 1 2 3 4 Orotracheal and Nasotracheal Suctioning(Required) 1 2 3 4 Sputum Specimen Collection(Required) 1 2 3 4 Nebulizer(Required) 1 2 3 4 CPAP(Required) 1 2 3 4 BiPAP(Required) 1 2 3 4 Ventilator Management(Required) 1 2 3 4 3. Equipment & ProceduresAsthma(Required) 1 2 3 4 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Chest Percussion(Required) 1 2 3 4 Lung Cancer(Required) 1 2 3 4 Primary Pulmonary Hypertension(Required) 1 2 3 4 Orotracheal and Nasotracheal Suctioning(Required) 1 2 3 4 Pulmonary Fibrosis(Required) 1 2 3 4 Pulmonary Emboli(Required) 1 2 3 4 4. Medication AdministrationBronchodilators(Required) 1 2 3 4 Steroids(Required) 1 2 3 4 Expectorants(Required) 1 2 3 4 Inhalers(Required) 1 2 3 4 NEUROLOGICAL1. AssessmentNeurological Signs/Level of Consciousness (LOC)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Neuro-Motor/Sensory Functions(Required) 1 2 3 4 2. Equipment & ProceduresSeizure Precautions(Required) 1 2 3 4 Traction(Required) 1 2 3 4 3. Care of Patient WithAlzheimer’s Disease(Required) 1 2 3 4 Dementia(Required) 1 2 3 4 Degenerative Neurological Disorders (ALS, MS, etc.)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Cerebral Tumors(Required) 1 2 3 4 Post-Cerebrovascular Accident(Required) 1 2 3 4 Guillain-Barre Syndrome(Required) 1 2 3 4 Hemiparesis(Required) 1 2 3 4 Meningitis(Required) 1 2 3 4 Parkinson’s Disease(Required) 1 2 3 4 Seizure Disorders(Required) 1 2 3 4 Paraplegia/Quadriplegia(Required) 1 2 3 4 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs)(Required) 1 2 3 4 4. Medication AdministrationAlzheimer’s Medications(Required) 1 2 3 4 Anti-Parkinson’s Medications(Required) 1 2 3 4 Anti-Seizure Medications(Required) 1 2 3 4 Corticosteroids(Required) 1 2 3 4 Sedative/Hypnotics(Required) 1 2 3 4 ORTHOPEDICS1. AssessmentIncision Checks(Required) 1 2 3 4 Circulation/Skin Checks(Required) 1 2 3 4 Gait(Required) 1 2 3 4 Range of Motion(Required) 1 2 3 4 2. Equipment & ProceduresRange of Motion (Active & Passive)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Cast/Brace(Required) 1 2 3 4 Crutch/Walking(Required) 1 2 3 4 Assistive Devices(Required) 1 2 3 4 TENS Units(Required) 1 2 3 4 Wheelchairs/Lift Equipment(Required) 1 2 3 4 Total Hip/Knee/Joint Replacement(Required) 1 2 3 4 3. Medication Administration Enoxaparin (Lovenox)(Required) 1 2 3 4 GASTROINTESTINAL1. AssessmentBowel Habits(Required) 1 2 3 4 Fluid Balance(Required) 1 2 3 4 Nutritional Status(Required) 1 2 3 4 2. Equipment & ProceduresColostomy/Ileostomy Care(Required) 1 2 3 4 Long-Term Feeding Tube(Required) 1 2 3 4 Nasogastric (NG) Tube(Required) 1 2 3 4 PEG/Gastronomy Tube(Required) 1 2 3 4 Drainage Devices/Tubes(Required) 1 2 3 4 Tube Feeding(Required) 1 2 3 4 Feeding Pumps(Required) 1 2 3 4 3. Care of Patient WithBowel Obstruction(Required) 1 2 3 4 Gastrointestinal Bleeding (G.I. Bleed)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Post-Gastrointestinal Surgery(Required) 1 2 3 4 Hepatitis(Required) 1 2 3 4 Inflammatory Bowel Disease(Required) 1 2 3 4 Liver Failure/Transplant(Required) 1 2 3 4 RENAL/GENITOURINARY1. AssessmentArterio-Venous Fistula/Shunt(Required) 1 2 3 4 Fluid Balance(Required) 1 2 3 4 2. Interpretation of Lab ResultsBlood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Serum Creatinine(Required) 1 2 3 4 Electrolytes(Required) 1 2 3 4 3-Way Bladder Catheter(Required) 1 2 3 4 Foley Catheter Insertion/Maintenance(Required) 1 2 3 4 Straight Catheterization(Required) 1 2 3 4 Self-Catheterization(Required) 1 2 3 4 Ileostomy(Required) 1 2 3 4 Irrigations(Required) 1 2 3 4 Nephrostomy Tube(Required) 1 2 3 4 Suprapubic Catheter(Required) 1 2 3 4 4. Care of Patient WithHemodialysis (Receiving in an Out Pt. Clinic Setting)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Home Hemodialysis(Required) 1 2 3 4 Peritoneal Dialysis(Required) 1 2 3 4 Post-Bladder Surgery(Required) 1 2 3 4 Post-Prostate Surgery(Required) 1 2 3 4 Shunts and Fistulas(Required) 1 2 3 4 Urinary Incontinence(Required) 1 2 3 4 ENDOCRINE/METABOLIC1. AssessmentDiabetic Skin Assessment(Required) 1 2 3 4 Hyper- and Hypoglycemia(Required) 1 2 3 4 2. Interpretation of Lab ResultsHemoglobin A1C(Required) 1 2 3 4 Serum Glucose(Required) 1 2 3 4 3. Equipment & Procedures Glucometers(Required) 1 2 3 4 Insulin Pumps(Required) 1 2 3 4 4. Care of Patient WithDiabetes(Required) 1 2 3 4 Post-Tranplantation Surgery(Required) 1 2 3 4 5. Medication AdministrationInsulin(Required) 1 2 3 4 Oral Hypoglycemics(Required) 1 2 3 4 WOUND/SKIN CARE MANAGEMENT1. Assessment Skin Assessment(Required) 1 2 3 4 Surgical Wound Healing(Required) 1 2 3 4 Skin Grafts(Required) 1 2 3 4 2. Equipment & ProceduresBurns(Required) 1 2 3 4 Care of Pressure Ulcers(Required) 1 2 3 4 Dry and Wet to Dry Dressing Changes(Required) 1 2 3 4 Positioning of Patients(Required) 1 2 3 4 Specialty Beds(Required) 1 2 3 4 Special Mattresses and Positioning Devices(Required) 1 2 3 4 Wound Care (Sterile)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Wound Cultures(Required) 1 2 3 4 Wound Irrigations(Required) 1 2 3 4 Wound Vac(Required) 1 2 3 4 3. Care of Patient WithPressure Ulcers(Required) 1 2 3 4 Surgical Wounds(Required) 1 2 3 4 Skin Grafts(Required) 1 2 3 4 ONCOLOGY1. Assessment Immune Status(Required) 1 2 3 4 Symptoms Management(Required) 1 2 3 4 Signs/Symptoms of Infection(Required) 1 2 3 4 2. Interpretation of Lab ResultsCBC with Differential(Required) 1 2 3 4 CMP(Required) 1 2 3 4 3. Equipment & ProceduresReverse Isolation(Required) 1 2 3 4 4. Care of Patient WithRadiation Therapy(Required) 1 2 3 4 Leukemia/Lymphoma(Required) 1 2 3 4 Post-Oncology Surgery(Required) 1 2 3 4 5. Medication AdministrationOral Chemotherapy(Required) 1 2 3 4 Intravenous Chemotherapy Administration(Required) 1 2 3 4 Intravenous Chemotherapy Monitoring(Required) 1 2 3 4 Bone Marrow Stimulating Agents(Required) 1 2 3 4 INFECTIOUS DISEASE1. Assessment Signs/Symptoms of Infection(Required) 1 2 3 4 2. Interpretation of Lab ResultsBlood Counts(Required) 1 2 3 4 Culture and Sensitivity(Required) 1 2 3 4 3. Equipment & ProceduresIsolation Precautions(Required) 1 2 3 4 4. Care of Patient WithC. Diff(Required) 1 2 3 4 HIV Infection(Required) 1 2 3 4 Tuberculosis(Required) 1 2 3 4 MRSA/VRE(Required) 1 2 3 4 5. Medication AdministrationAntibiotics(Required) 1 2 3 4 Antivirals(Required) 1 2 3 4 Anti-HIV(Required) 1 2 3 4 Immunizations(Required) 1 2 3 4 PSYCHIATRY1. AssessmentMonitoring Symptoms(Required) 1 2 3 4 Compliance with Medications(Required) 1 2 3 4 2. Care of Patient WithCognitive Disorders(Required) 1 2 3 4 Schizophrenia/Psychotic Disorders(Required) 1 2 3 4 Substance-Related Disorders(Required) 1 2 3 4 Mood Disorders (Anxiety/Depression, etc)(Required) 1 2 3 4 WOMEN’S HEALTH/MATERNAL-INFANT CARE1. Assessment Fetal Heart Tones(Required) 1 2 3 4 Contractions(Required) 1 2 3 4 2. Care of Patient WithBreast Feeding(Required) 1 2 3 4 Pregnancy-Related Complications(Required) 1 2 3 4 Post-Mastectomy(Required) 1 2 3 4 Post-Partum Mother/Baby Visit(Required) 1 2 3 4 Newborn Care(Required) 1 2 3 4 Bulb Suctioning(Required) 1 2 3 4 Cord and Circumcision Care(Required) 1 2 3 4 Phototherapy(Required) 1 2 3 4 PEDIATRICS1. Assessment Growth(Required) 1 2 3 4 Development Stages(Required) 1 2 3 4 Nutrition(Required) 1 2 3 4 Family/Caregiver Interaction(Required) 1 2 3 4 2. Equipment & ProceduresCalculations of Pediatric Dosages(Required) 1 2 3 4 Croup Tent(Required) 1 2 3 4 Ventilator(Required) 1 2 3 4 Trach(Required) 1 2 3 4 Pediatric Ambu(Required) 1 2 3 4 Near Drowning(Required) 1 2 3 4 Pre- and Post-Cardiac Surgery(Required) 1 2 3 4 3. Care of Patient WithBroncho Pulmonary Dysplasia(Required) 1 2 3 4 Cystic Fibrosis(Required) 1 2 3 4 Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Reye’s Syndrome(Required) 1 2 3 4 Pre- and Post-Spinal Surgery(Required) 1 2 3 4 Sickle Cell Disease(Required) 1 2 3 4 Spina Bifida(Required) 1 2 3 4 PAIN MANAGEMENT1. AssessmentPain Scale(Required) 1 2 3 4 Response to Pain Management Interventions(Required) 1 2 3 4 2. Equipment & Procedures Pharmacologic Pain Relief(Required) 1 2 3 4 Non-pharmacologic Pain Relief Measures(Required) 1 2 3 4 PCA Pump(Required) 1 2 3 4 3. Care of Patient WithEpidural Catheter/Site Monitoring/Pump(Required) 1 2 3 4 Patient Controlled Analgesia(Required) 1 2 3 4 PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CAREMedication Protocols(Required) 1 2 3 4 Symptom Management(Required) 1 2 3 4 After Death Protocol and Management(Required) 1 2 3 4 PATIENT AND FAMILY TEACHINGDiabetic(Required) 1 2 3 4 Pre- and Post-Procedure(Required) 1 2 3 4 Post-partum/Infant Care(Required) 1 2 3 4 Medications(Required) 1 2 3 4 Monitoring(Required) 1 2 3 4 Nutrition(Required) 1 2 3 4 Safety(Required) 1 2 3 4 Self-care(Required) 1 2 3 4 Equipment(Required) 1 2 3 4 Resources(Required) 1 2 3 4 MISCELLANEOUSAPS/ CPS Reporting(Required) 1 2 3 4 Fall Assessment and Prevention(Required) 1 2 3 4 National Patient Safety Goals(Required) 1 2 3 4 Safety Assessment(Required) 1 2 3 4 Recognizing Failure to Thrive Across the Lifespan(Required) 1 2 3 4 Advanced Directives(Required) 1 2 3 4 Wheelchairs/Lift Equipment(Required) 1 2 3 4 CASE MANAGEMENTExperience as a Case Manager(Required) 1 2 3 4 Case Load(Required) 1 2 3 4 Supervision of Home Health Aides(Required) 1 2 3 4 EXPERIENCE WITHLong-term/Short-term Disability(Required) 1 2 3 4 Management of Complaints(Required) 1 2 3 4 Medicare/Medicaid(Required) 1 2 3 4 Pre-certifications(Required) 1 2 3 4 Private Insurance(Required) 1 2 3 4 Telephone Assessments(Required) 1 2 3 4 Utilization Review(Required) 1 2 3 4 Workman’s Compensation(Required) 1 2 3 4 DOCUMENTATIONDiagnosis Coding (ICD Coding)(Required) 1 2 3 4 Document Plan of Care (Form 485)(Required) 1 2 3 4 OASIS Documentation(Required) 1 2 3 4 AuthorizationsLegal Consent(Required) I agree to the terms and conditions.Consumer Disclosure Regarding Conducting Business Electronically, Signing Documents Electronically, and Receiving Electronic Notices and Disclosures Please read the information below, carefully, as it concerns your rights. eSignatures are an efficient way to execute an agreement with the same legal force and effect of a handwritten or “wet ink” signature. 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