Hospice Social Worker
Company: ST CROIX HOSPICE LLC
Location: Denison
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DetailsJob LocationDenison - Denison, IAPosition TypeFull
TimeJob CategoryHealth CareThe 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/ResponsibilitiesAssesses 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 group. 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, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse
and plans intervention based on evaluation findings. Counsel's
patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress,
and other identified coping difficulties. Provides crisis
intervention when necessary.Assesses for, and educates
interdisciplinary group, on any special needs related to the
culture of the patient and family. Includes communication, role of
family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.Works under the
supervision of Masters Prepared Social Worker (MSW).Maintains
clinical records on all patients referred to social work.Educates
patients and families on, and assists in, preparation of advanced
directives.Provides information and referral services for
organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical
and environmental needs.Provides information to patients and
families/caregivers and community agencies.Serves as liaison
between patients and families/caregivers and community
agencies.Maintains collaborative relationships with organization
personnel to support patient care.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.Will assist the
Director of Bereavement in maintaining a bereavement 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.Assists Chaplain when needed making condolence call to
bereavedAssigns and oversees volunteers making bereavement
calls.Assists with maintaining, organizing, and updating
bereavement support group scheduleActively participates in quality
assessment performance improvement teams and activities.Assists
family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial,
legal, and health care decision responsibilities.Other duties as
delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.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
choicesDental, vision and life insurance benefitsCustomized Mental
Health Support Program Employee Assistance Program Paid time off
and paid holidays401k Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer
matching Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Company-paid Basic Life
Insurance, AD, Short Term and Long-Term
DisabilityQualificationsBachelor's degree 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.Experience in a hospice care
preferredDemonstrates good verbal and written communication, and
organization skills.Possesses and maintains current CPR
CertificationMust be a licensed driver with an automobile that is
insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and
is in good working order.
Keywords: ST CROIX HOSPICE LLC, Sioux City , Hospice Social Worker, Healthcare , Denison, Iowa
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