Roles and function of Nurse in Family Health Care

Subject: Community Health Nursing II

Overview

Roles and responsibilities of nurses in family medicine The specific role of a nurse in family health care is to help the family better manage health issues by enhancing their ability to carry out necessary health chores. The tasks and responsibilities of a nurse in family health care are as follows;

  • A motivator
  • A health educator
  • Advisor
  • A healthcare professional
  • Co-ordinator, supervisor, manager, change agent, researcher, etc.

The specific role of a nurse in family health care is to help the family better manage health issues by enhancing their ability to carry out necessary health chores. The family's independence is the ultimate goal. This indicates that the family is capable of handling health issues such that nurses' ongoing supervision is no longer required. The tasks and responsibilities of nurses in family health care are listed below;

  • Health Educator
    Not only is health education the most crucial component of FHC, but it also plays a crucial part in the implementation of other components, such as preventive and promotional services, MCH/FP, etc. Without knowledge of healthy habits, people cannot achieve health. A nurse interacts with people on a daily basis, and since she is aware of their needs, she can act as an educator by giving them the information and instruction they require.
  • Motivator
    A nurse encourages members of the community to identify their health needs, spur interest in adopting a healthy lifestyle, and raise knowledge of issues like sanitation, hygiene, and health. People won't use the health services offered to them until they are interested in them and aware of their needs. In order to motivate them to promote and maintain their health, the nurse should raise awareness among them.
  • Counselor
    The FHC nurse provides counseling services as needed, such as family planning to newlyweds or other couples who have already had children, immunization, the use of safe water, a choice of treatment strategy, mental health, rehabilitation, etc.
  • Health care provider
    A nurse attends to a patient in a hospital and at FHC. A nurse in a community focuses primarily on preventive and promotional care, but she also offers curative services by visiting the community or by giving care in a hospital.
  • Supervisor
    A family health nurse manages staff members, provides direction, and controls their behavior to achieve pre-established objectives or goals. A supervisor oversees, directs, assists, mentors, teaches, and evaluates the development of a program as well as subordinates or members of the community.
  • Manager
    Using people, resources, money, and time effectively, management is the process of getting things done through or by others. The sole nurse cannot accomplish everything necessary for good health, so she should oversee a program that will be carried out by others to meet the objective. She encourages employees to put more effort into their work.
  • Change Agent
    In order to change people's attitudes, behaviors, and perspectives on health and to end dangerous and harmful practices that are pervasive in the community, community health nurses act as change agents. Most people are resistant to change. According to the proverb, "Change is necessary but painful."
  • Researcher
    In order to effect change and improvements, the nurse conducts a systematic and scientific investigation of the issues and services provided by the community. The nurse conducts research on a variety of topics, including health issues, medical services offered to the public, attitudes and expectations of the general public toward medical professionals, and strategies for enhancing medical care.
  • Co- ordinator
    To improve the effectiveness of the community health program, an FHC nurse collaborates with various societal segments. She collaborates with a variety of people from various sectors at work, so she needs their intersectoral cooperation to maintain good health.
  • Evaluator
    Nurses assess their work in order to enhance its effectiveness and quality. It is a continuous process used to determine whether or not the predetermined goals have been achieved. Without bias, it should be done frequently.

REFERENCE

Ambika Rai, Kabita Dahal. Community Healtrh Nursing-II. Kathmandu: Makalu Publication House, 2011.

Ambika Rai, Kabita Dahal. Community Health Nursing II. Kathmandu: Makalu Publication House, 2012 (reprint).

Dr.Suwal S.N. & Tuitui R. (2063) A Textbook of Community Health Nursing, 1st edition, Vidyarthi Prakashan (P). Ltd. Kamalpokhari, Kathmandu

Tuitui, Roshani. Community Health Nursing. kathmandu: Vidyarthi Prakashan (P.) LTD., 2067.
Things to remember
  • The specific role of a nurse in family health care is to help the family better manage health issues by enhancing their ability to carry out necessary health chores.
  • The family's independence is the ultimate goal.
  • Care is one of the nurse's tasks and responsibilities in family health.
    •  A health educator
    • Inspiration
    • Advisor
    • A healthcare professional
    • Co-ordinator, supervisor, manager, change agent, researcher, etc.
Questions and Answers

The roles and function of nurse in family health care:

  • Health Educator

Not only is health education the most crucial component of FHC, but it also plays a crucial part in the implementation of other components, such as preventative and promotional services, MCH/FP, etc. Without knowledge of good habits, people cannot achieve health. The nurse interacts with people on a daily basis and is aware of their needs, so she takes on the role of an educator by giving them the information and instruction they require.

  • Motivator

A nurse encourages members of the community to identify their health needs, increase interest in adopting a healthy lifestyle, and raise awareness of issues like hygiene, sanitation, and health. People won't use the health services offered to them until they are interested in them and aware of their needs. In order to motivate them to promote and maintain their health, the nurse should raise awareness among them.

  • Counselor

The FHC nurse provides counseling services as needed, such as family planning to newlyweds or other couples who have already had children, immunization, use of safe water, choice of treatment regimen, mental health, rehabilitation, etc.

  • Health care provider

A nurse provides care to patient in FHC and in hospital. In community, a nurse focuses mostly on preventive and promotive care but she does provides curative services by going to community or by providing care in health institute.

  • Supervisor

A family health nurse supervises subordinates,guide and directs their action to meet the pre -determined objectives or goals. A supervisor inspects ,directs, helps, guides, teaches ,motivates to sub ordinates or community people, and evaluates the progress of program.

  • Manager

Using people, resources, money, and time effectively, management is the process of getting things done through or by others. Only a nurse can ensure good health, so she should manage programs that other people carry out in order to achieve the goal. She encourages employees to put more effort into their work.

  • Change Agent

Community health nurses act as change agents to alter people's attitudes, behaviors, and perspectives on health and to end harmful and dangerous practices that are pervasive in the community. Most people resist change. According to the proverb, "Change is necessary but painful."

  • Researcher

In order to effect change and improvements, the nurse conducts systematic, scientific research into the issues and services provided by the community. The nurse engages in research on a variety of topics, including health issues, services rendered to the public, attitudes and expectations of the general public toward health professionals, and strategies for enhancing healthcare.

  • Co ordinator

A FHC nurse collaborates with various societal groups to improve the effectiveness of the community health program. She interacts with a variety of people from various industries, so she must coordinate with these industries to obtain intersectoral cooperation for the upkeep of positive health.

  • Evaluator

Nurses evalute the work done and work being done to improve its quality and effectiveness. It is a continuous process and done to find out whether the predetermined goals are fulfilled or not. It should be done frequently without any biasness.

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