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Hospice Social Worker

1 month ago

Fremont, Nebraska, United States St Croix Hospice Full time
Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Fremont NE - Fremont, NE

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Job Category
Health Care

The Licensed Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
  • Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the Registered Nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary care team. Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
  • Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, suicide risk, neglect, or abuse, and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
  • Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
  • Assesses any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family while educating interdisciplinary care team. Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or cultural considerations.
  • Works under the supervision of Masters Prepared Social Worker (MSW).
  • Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
  • Educates patients and families and assists in preparation of advanced directives.
  • Provides information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
  • Provides information to patients and families/caregivers regarding and serves as a liaison to community agencies.
  • Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
  • Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
  • Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
  • Assists Bereavement leadership in maintaining a program to meet the needs of families/caregivers for 13 months following the death of a patient to ensure compliance with all state, federal, and CHAP regulatory requirements.
  • Ensures the initial bereavement assessment is completed or assigned to appropriate team member in a timely manner.
  • Assists Chaplain in making condolence call to bereaved as needed.
  • Assists with maintaining, organizing, and updating bereavement support group schedule.
  • Assists family and patient in planning funeral arrangements, financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
  • Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Treats all patient information as confidential and utilizes protected health information on a minimum necessary basis.
Additional Duties
  • Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
  • Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development. Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
  • Actively participates in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

We offer amazing benefits including growth opportunities We have opportunities both locally and regionally and many of our leaders have grown from within the company and truly understand how vital each role is in creating quality care.
  • The opportunity to work 1-1 with our patients, impacting their life and their families.
  • Two medical plan choices
  • Dental, vision and life insurance benefits
  • Customized Mental Health Support Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401k Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer matching
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Company-paid Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Qualifications
  • Bachelor'sdegree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; Master's degree in social work is preferred; is licensed in the state they serve; and has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
  • Minimum of one (1) years' experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
  • Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
  • Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
  • Ability to pass DHS background study.
  • If Driving: Valid State Driver's License, automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.