Social Worker - Hospice - FT

A brief summary of what's ahead

Location:

Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

1

Job position summary:

Provides assessment, care planning and coordination, and advocacy to patients and their families.

The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Holiday premium pay

• Shift and weekend differential pay

• 401k with a 6% employer match

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Employee assistance program

Here is a look at the full job description:

Social Worker- Hospice- FT

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Systematically gathers pertinent psychosocial data for patients whereby patient and family psychosocial needs can be identified and appropriate interventions performed. Activities include, conducting home visits to perform a psychosocial assessment for the patient and family, incorporating social, cultural/ethnic, emotional and spiritual aspects of care.
• Develops psychosocial plan of intervention utilizing all available sources of information. Activities include developing a focused plan of intervention based upon the psychosocial assessment in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team when appropriate and based upon the patient identified needs. Incorporates social, emotional and spiritual aspects of care into the patient's plan. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on psychosocial, self-care, education, and environmental factors.
• Uses pertinent performance metrics to drive improvements in practice that will enhance patient or consumer safety, satisfaction, efficient and effective care and that will identify and promote best practices and equitable care on a multidisciplinary basis.
• Collaborates with physician, patient/family and other assigned disciplines regarding care needs, formation of and revisions to plan of care.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Advocates for needs, decisions, and rights of patients and families.
• Provides liaison function between outreach programs and hospice, home health, long term care facilities and other community services as needed.
• Facilitates advance care planning. Activities include addressing end of life issues, healthcare proxies, living wills, advance directives, and power of attorney.
• Stays abreast of changing care management and Social Work clinical trends, regulatory matters and payer requirements.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with patients, family members, co-workers, physicians and referral sources.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation as per agency policy.
• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

People Management Responsibilities:

Does this position have people management responsibilities?:

☐ Yes x No

"Yes" indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.

"No" indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• Completion of an accredited BSW program.

Required License/Certifications/Registrations

• Current Social Work license in the State of Kansas.
• Healthcare Provider BLS - if BLS is not American Heart Association or American Red Cross, BLS is required within three months of hire
• Valid Kansas State Driver's License
• Auto Insurance equal to or greater than the Kansas insurance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1-3 years' experience in medical facility, hospice and/or home care
• CHP-SW
• Completion of an accredited MSW program.

Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Social Work assessment and counseling skills
• Knowledge of state and federal programs that provide medical care and financial support.

Physical Requirements:

With or without accommodation.

• Medium Work: Occasionally exerting up to 50 lbs - constantly exerting up to 10 lbs. 26-50% of the day may be standing or walking.

We provide equal employment opportunities

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

We participate in E-Verify

We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.