Hospice Master Social Worker PRN
About The Position
Elara Caring is seeking a compassionate Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide social work services in hospice care. The role involves assessing patients’ psychosocial, financial, environmental, and safety needs; completing initial and follow-up evaluations; and developing and updating individualized care plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician orders. The MSW communicates changes in patient condition and safety concerns to physicians and the care team, connects patients and families with community resources, and provides counseling and education. The position also coordinates with the care team to support continuity of care and discharge planning, with the goal of supporting positive patient outcomes. This role requires travel between patient homes and assigned work locations. The position requires the ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including when positioning or transferring patients or moving equipment. The job title identifies the role as PRN; benefit eligibility may vary by position and shift status.
Requirements
- Current state license as a Social Worker.
- Master’s degree or doctoral degree in Social Work from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
- At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Social work skills as defined by general social work standards.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, or reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental, and safety needs.
- Complete initial social work evaluations and reassess patient needs during follow-up visits.
- Develop and update individualized care plans based on patient needs, goals, and physician orders.
- Communicate changes in patient condition, concerns, or safety issues to physicians and the care team.
- Connect patients and families with appropriate community resources and support services.
- Counsel and educate patients and families about social, emotional, and care-related needs.
- Coordinate with the care team to support continuity of care and effective discharge planning.
- Provide compassionate, high-quality social work services that support positive patient outcomes.
- Travel between patient homes and assigned work locations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including pet insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
- Continuing education opportunities at no cost for all employees.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Family and pet bereavement.
- Fleet vehicle program, with restrictions, or mileage reimbursement.
