Home Health Medical Social Worker – PRN

Role Overview

• Assess the patient's social and emotional state as it relates to their illness or injury.
• Assess relationships of the patient's medical and nursing needs in the home setting, financial resources, and community resources.
• Provide appropriate action to obtain available community resources to help resolve issues.
• Communicate with patients and their family members, and associates in the organization.
• Provide ongoing assessment of patient and family needs.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in care coordination activities.
• Evaluate the performance of the Social Work Assistant (BSW).
• Maintain and submit required documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of experience as a social worker in a health care setting, home health, and/or hospice.
• Social Worker licensure in the state of practice, if required by state law or regulation.
• A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Experience with discharge planning needs, and obtaining community resources.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
• Demonstrated ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
• Flexibility in work hours and travel locally.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel and accident