Hospice RN Case Manager

Assesses patient’s condition, initiates plan of care, re-evaluates and updates as necessary. 

Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age. 

Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and patient’s clinical position. 

Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. 

Provides skilled nursing care. 

Obtains all necessary physician orders and collaborates with physician as patient’s needs dictate. 

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. 

Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. 

Follows up with obtaining lab results and notifying physician of any significant results. 

Provides oversight to HHA LPN/LVN staff and co-signs documentation as needed in accordance with scope of practice. 

Addresses and supports cultural practices, as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical therapy.