Social Worker-Admissions (Per Diem- as needed, Days)

Job Description

Job Description

Your Career at Hospice…

Hospice & Community Care provides quality care to thousands of patients and families every year so they can live better at end of life. We are able to support hundreds of individuals in our community each day because of our incredible staff. Whether in a clinical role or supporting the organization behind the scenes, your career at Hospice & Community Care makes a meaningful difference to patients and families.

Social Worker- Admissions department

PRN / Per Diem (as needed)

Day Shift (8am - 5pm or 9am - 6pm)

• Full Time orientation is 8am - 5pm for 4- 5 weeks.

JOB SUMMARY :

The social worker facilitates effective referral coordination and information exchange with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), prospective and current hospital-based general inpatient (GIP) patients, their caregivers, and hospital and community teams.

Provides explanations about the hospice benefit and organization services in a manner consistent with the patient and family level of understanding.

Records information necessary to assist the hospice physician in determining eligibility, plans and coordinates discharge needs for the prospective patient, and collaborates with community senior living community staff and hospice teams to facilitate a safe and effective discharge plan.

Utilizes SW interventions, education, counseling, and support services to address the identified psychosocial needs of patients and caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

QUALIFICATIONS :

We offer a full range of benefits including :

^ Must work a minimum of 40 hours per two week pay period

EOE

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