Social Worker-Admissions, Hospital Based (Per Diem- as needed, Days) at Hospice of Central PA

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Your Career at Hospice…</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hospice of Central PA 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 of Central PA makes a meaningful difference to patients and families.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Social Worker- Admissions department</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Mostly hospital based</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>PRN/Per Diem (as needed)</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Day Shift (8am - 5pm or 9am - 6pm)</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>* Full Time orientation is 8am - 5pm for 5-6 weeks.&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>JOB SUMMARY:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provides explanations about the hospice benefit and organization services in a manner consistent with the patient and family level of understanding.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Utilizes SW interventions, education, counseling, and support services to address the identified psychosocial needs of patients and caregivers.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborates with hospital providers and staff IDT to develop a plan of care, complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments, and plan/evaluate SW interventions.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conducts admission assessments/information visits and follow-ups on hospitalized patients&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conducts high-risk admission assessments/follow-ups in hospitals where psychosocial issues are present, including but not limited to patients living alone, inadequate caregiving/decision-maker situations, and significant mental health/substance abuse concerns.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Documents in accurately and concisely at the time the service is provided.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Initiates, coordinates, and revises the plan of care on an ongoing basis with input from the IDT, patient, caregiver, hospital providers, and staff.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Participates in hospital discharge planning, when needed, collaborating with hospital case management on the plan.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Participates in IDT meetings to report on the plan and update the comprehensive assessment.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provides education and support to patients and caregivers regarding diagnosis, care, treatments, medications, and end-of-life expectations in a method or manner that they understand.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provides education and support to hospital staff. &nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Supports special needs of patients and families including the pinning of Veteran patients through the We Honor Veterans program.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Communicates effectively with organizational staff, physicians, patients, families, hospital staff, outside contractors, and community agencies.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Anticipates, assesses, and responds to pain and other symptoms of physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Works in collaboration with IDT members, managing the psychosocial care of assigned caseload.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Identifies patient and caregiver stressors and strengths to direct interventions throughout the patient's illness, including initiating post-death bereavement support,</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrates proficiency in navigating systems, knowledge of community resources, advocacy, individual/group counseling, and rapport building, &nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Understands reimbursement and payer source implications to the plan of care and utilizes resources wisely and effectively.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assists with the orientation of new staff and visiting professionals.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">MSW required</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">LSW or LCSW is also required or must be obtained within 2 years of hire date.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Two years’ experience in the health care setting preferred.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">EOE</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p> <div class="flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end"> <div>&nbsp;</div> </div> <div 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