RN Case Manager 

A.                  Competently performs all basic nursing skills. (See attached “New Employee Nursing Skills Lists”). 

B.                   Conducts initial physical assessment of patient in the home.

                C.            Makes home visits for physical and emotional assessments of patient/family units.

                D.            Develops and maintains a written Hospice Care Plan for each patient and updates twice monthly and as needed.

E.                   Maintains complete, accurate and up-to-date medical records. Documents all contacts and has documentation in office per policy.

F.                   Participates in bi-weekly patient care conferences.

                G.            Communicates on a regular basis to other team members the current status of the patient/family unit.

                H.            Collaborates with Interdisciplinary Team members to ensure the best care for the patient/family according to the Hospice concept.

                I.              Writes Plan of Care when requesting a Nursing Assistant.

                J.             Makes Supervisory visits to all patients being cared for by HHA.

                K.            Requests volunteers as needed in writing.

                L.             Contacts all volunteers assigned to Nurse's patients to:

                                -               Share information before volunteer sees patient

                                -               Update volunteer

                                -               Notify volunteer of IDT meetings

                M.           Assists in volunteer training and in-services.

                N.            Notifies Clinical Manager, Interdisciplinary Teams/Branch/Residence Manager on a daily basis of all changes in status of patient, including hospitalizations and discharges. Writes weekly update.

O.                  Assists other team members in patient/family care. 

P.                   Determines the patient is hospice appropriate, documents to the patient's terminality, and establishes and maintains the care plan for medically necessary assessments and services.

Q.                  Assists in creating and maintaining a climate that promotes growth and harmonious relationships within the Hospice staff.

R.                   Completes Clinical Competency Orientation within the 90-day probationary period.

                S.            Utilizes new learning experiences to promote professional growth.

                T.            Promotes a positive image of the Hospice concept throughout the community.

U.              Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Clinical Manager, Interdisciplinary 
        Teams/Branch/Residence Manager.

V.               Required to comply with all Covenant Hospice Policies, Procedures and Personnel 
        Policies, including those specifically addressing disaster preparedness and response.