Social Worker - MSW Home Care Hospice

Fairview Range•Hibbing, MN

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview Range is hiring a Casual Social Worker - MSW to join our Home Care and Hospice Team in Hibbing, MN. As a Social Worker in this role, you will oversee direct service to Hospice and Home Care clients and families through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and resource agencies. The Social Worker will also provide support and/or supervise the hospice bereavement program. This position will work 0-39 hours per two weeks, Day Shift. Weekends: None. This is a Medicare Certified Agency. The care team includes RNs, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, LPNs, HHAs, Chaplain, Volunteers, Physician Medical Director and a Nurse Practitioner. Fairview Range is an affiliate of Fairview Health Services, offering access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. It is the most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, including Fairview Range Hospital, Fairview Range Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

Requirements

Master of Social Work
Current MN Social Worker licensure
Current MN driver’s license and auto insurance

Responsibilities

Ability to assess and plan for interventions related to patient and family needs and behaviors in compliance with current policy and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of hospice program criteria and ability to explain to patient/family, referral sources, and hospice staff.
Advocates for patient/family.
Demonstrates and communicates understanding of Hospice coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurances. Obtains Prior Authorization as needed. Communicates with case manager as indicated. Works with patient/family and community resources as needed for financial concerns.
Works closely and proactively with RN case manager for all aspects of hospice care. Demonstrates working knowledge/understanding of pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain and symptom management.
Demonstrates ability to effectively provide needed support to hospice team, patient, and families.
Demonstrates knowledge of DPOA, Living Wills/Directives to Physicians. Ensures clients have needed documents in place to assist in decision making.
Assesses decision-making capacity of patient and patient representatives on ongoing basis and care plans as indicated.
Proactively assists with funeral planning and communicates to hospice team.