Hybrid Hospice Social Worker (Part Time) bei Ohio County Healthcare

Description

OPERATIONAL DEFINITION:

A member of the Interdisciplinary Team who is responsible for ensuring and providing supportive services to help meet patient/family social, emotional, and economic needs.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Gathers and updates knowledge of available Community Resources and assists the Patient/Family and Staff in utilizing appropriate resources.
2. Accepts referrals for Hospice and explains Hospice care and philosophy to potential hospice patients and families.
3. Initiates and coordinates Social Services to aid the patient/family from institutional care to hospice home care.
4. Conducts initial and ongoing social assessments of patients as indicated by Hospice policy.
5. Updates plan of care as indicated by social assessments.
6. Upon request by hospice team member, arranges for DME/supplies to be delivered to patient’s home.
7. Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and contributes to the plan of care regarding needs of Hospice patients/families.
8. Assess patient/family need and refer to appropriate resources.
9. Evaluates and assesses patient/family insurance coverage and refers to community based services for financial assistance, if applicable.
10. Accompanies hospice team member on hospice admissions and completes paperwork necessary for hospice admission.
11. Explains hospice Medicare/Medicaid insurance benefits to patient/families.
12. Is familiar with the concept of death/dying as related to the terminally ill.
13. Participates in the orientation, training and coordination of Hospice volunteers.
14. Assists with bereavement services.
15. Participates in opportunities for continuing education and professional self-development.
16. Maintains confidentiality of all situations.
17. Observes personal hygiene and dress code as outlined in the hospital policy handbook.
18. Contacts and utilizes community resources and other pertinent sources in order to mobilize services on patient’s behalf.
19. Maintains social work license.
20. Actions are consistent with the Hospital’s Purpose, Vision, and Values. The social worker will also adhere to the Hospital’ Legal Compliance Program.
21. Prior to requesting time off, will arrange for hospice coverage by contracted social worker and will notify Director of Hospice of arrangement prior to time off.
22. May be requested to be member of QI team.
23. Frequently accesses email to stay up to date on information within the organization and provides a way of communication between staff members
24. Performs all procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures of OCH and adheres to legal compliance policies and other regulatory issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Social Work
• Current State Licensure