Social Worker, MSW

HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE CARE INC•Pollocksville, NC

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Social Worker, MSW is responsible for meeting the social needs of patients and their families, and providing emotional support during end of life. 3HC has provided compassionate care to North Carolinians since 1981. We strive to ensure our patients enjoy life’s journey, recover quickly, live comfortably and face “end of life” with dignity. We believe in providing high-quality, cost-effective care that surpasses industry standards. If you want to make a difference, provide meaningful one-on-one care, and develop relationships with both your patients and team members, then join Team 3HC and reach your personal & professional best.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Social Worker from a school of Social Work accredited by the council on Social Work education
One-year of social work experience in a health care setting preferred
Maintain current CPR certification (BCLS)

Responsibilities

Abides by and supports 3HC's Compliance Program and Code of Ethics.
Creates positive experiences for internal and external customers that will meet their expectations.
Manages assigned cases and assists office with achieving positive patient outcomes.
Identifies obstacles to compliance and assisting in understanding goals of interventions, and identified patient/family needs when discharged or when level of care changes.
Conducts a complete assessment of the patient to identify appropriate care needs.
Assist the physician and other IDG members in recognizing and understanding the social/mental stress and/or disorder that exacerbates the symptoms related to terminal illness.
Responsible for developing, utilizing and maintaining relationships with appropriate community resources, and assesses patient/family ability to access them by making referrals and finding alternatives to home health care when indicated.
Responsible for evaluating caregiver for high risk bereavements and completes a face to face bereavement assessment within (7) days after patient’s death.
Participates in IDG and Quality Care Team meetings, etc. to develop and revise the plan of care and assure that the psychosocial needs of the patient are given consideration and provides consultation to team members regarding specific problems.
Assists Bereavement Coordinator for the Hospice program experience according to Hospice policy and procedure.
Assists with memorial services, Wings Camp and Volunteer Appreciation Events as needed.
Maintains knowledge of regulations pertaining to area of responsibility.
Assesses need for a volunteer.
Prepares and maintains appropriate clinical and administrative records in a prompt and comprehensive manner, documenting patient limitations/interventions and progress.
Documents social work services and findings according to Agency policy and procedures by completing initial assessment, social work assessment, hospice psychosocial assessment, social work care plan, clinical and progress note, Physician orders, and interdisciplinary communication.
Maintains regular communication with supervisor.
Travels to other offices to meet the demand of patient needs as requested by Supervisor.
Ensures that 3HC can bill for services appropriately.
Stays abreast of overall patient care and improves social work skills.
Demonstrates an interest in personal and professional growth for self and staff.
Demonstrates a willingness to be cost effective in the use of agency resources, the monitoring of waste, and the proper and safe use of supplies and equipment.
Adheres to 3HC's Personnel Policy and performs other appropriate duties as assigned by supervisor to promote the successful operations and future growth of 3HC.