Medical Social Worker - Hospice

CommonSpirit Health at Home•Bardstown, KY

1d•$27 - $40

About The Position

VNA Health at Home, part of CommonSpirit Health at Home, provides care to patients and families in their homes. The Medical Social Worker - Hospice establishes care plans in accordance with physicians’ treatment plans, provides crisis intervention, and helps patients, caregivers, physicians, and other care team members address social, emotional, and economic factors affecting patient care. The role also includes patient and caregiver education, community referrals, caregiver support, and timely, accurate documentation. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
In Indiana, certification under IC25-23.6-4-3 is also required.
Current license to practice in the state serviced.
One year of social work experience in a health care setting.
Current CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with compliance with state requirements.

Responsibilities

Establish a care plan in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
Provide crisis intervention as required.
Help physicians and other caregivers understand social, emotional, and economic factors influencing the patient’s ability to improve medically.
Provide patient care education to patients and caregivers.
Make appropriate community referrals to help patients access resources such as public assistance, housing support, additional health care resources, and transportation.
Work with patient caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimal caregiving relationship.
Complete and submit required documentation accurately and on time.