Hospice Social Worker - Community - FT6
Company: EveryStep
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Purpose:Provides medical social services to hospice patients and
families based on the patient's psychosocial assessment and the
patient and family's needs and acceptance of these services with a
particular focus on financial resource and coping/support
needs.Responsibilities:Assesses patient and family psychosocial
needs with particular attention to the response to terminal
illness, coping and resource needs for patients and caregivers,
with in the social work scope of practice according to all
organizational, professional and industry standards.Participates in
the development of the plan of care, and review/revision of the
plan of care as appropriate, completing initial SW assessments and
updates to the comprehensive within required timeframe.Provides
services to patients and families that address the goals of the
plan of care. Provides counseling services as appropriate before
and after the death has occurred.Evaluates families' financial
situation and assists in assuming effective utilization of
community resources, ensures payer source is identified and all
requirements of payer are fulfilled.Leads and coordinates patient
transfer and discharge planning.Attends and participates in
Interdisciplinary group meetings and revises SW care plan
accordingly.Participates in the training of staff, volunteers and
community agencies as requested.Participates in education for
contract facilities/services.Documents accurate and ongoing patient
information, with in the patient medical record. All documentation
is complete according to organizational, and professional
standards. All documentation is completed as it occurs.Actively
participates in team meetings, committees and quality improvement
planning and processes.Takes part, when possible, to meet a
patient/family's need for continuous care in time of
crisis.Minimizes non-productive time and slow periods with
activities to prepare to meet the future needs of the
agency.Assists patients, family members and all contacts according
to the general performance standards, demonstrating organizational
values with all interactions. Coordinates community resources and
other agency disciplines participating in patient care.Leads,
supervises and maintains ongoing effective communication with other
hospice personnel involved with patient care. This may involve
formal and informal meetings outside of IDG.Participates in hospice
and community health programs as required to promote the growth and
understanding of the hospice philosophy, including but not limited
to, hospice education presentations.Qualifications:MSW preferred;
or BSW or another related field, must be supervised by an MSWStrong
keyboarding and computer skills with the ability to learn
work-related softwareCompliance with continuing education
requirementsMandatory Reporter of Child and Dependent Adult abuse
training certification (within 30 days of hire)Must have valid
driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable
transportation if driving is requiredSuccessful completion of
pre-employment physical, drug screen, 2-step TB test and background
checkWorking Conditions:Physical requirements: Light work, sitting
most of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently,
and/or a small amount of force constantly to move objects.Physical
activities: bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, fingering and
gripping and reachingEnvironment: Hazards (chemicals, infectious
diseases), Atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists,
gases)Time: Work hours based on patient-driven census modelTravel:
Travel required between locationsThese characteristics are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.Note: This job description is not intended to
be all-inclusive. You may be required to perform other duties to
meet the on-going needs of the organization.EveryStep is an equal
opportunity employer. Employment practices are implemented without
regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin,
religion, veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of
age or physical or mental disability unrelated to ability to
perform the work required.
Keywords: EveryStep, Des Moines , Hospice Social Worker - Community - FT6, Healthcare , Knoxville, Iowa
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