Luminary Hospice · 1 day ago
PRN Medical Social Worker (MSW)
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expLuminary Hospice is a mission-driven organization that empowers its team members to provide compassionate end-of-life care. The PRN Medical Social Worker is responsible for implementing standards of care for medical social work services and providing support to patients and families throughout their end-of-life journey.
Assisted LivingElder CareHome Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group
Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe, and another plan is required
Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high risks for suicide, neglect, or abuse, and plans intervention based on evaluation findings
Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties
Provides crisis intervention when necessary
Assesses for, and educates interdisciplinary groups, on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family
Includes communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos
Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work
Educates patients and families on, and assists in, the preparation of advanced directives
Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs
Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies
Serves as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies
Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care
Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel
Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness
Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues
Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, and financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities
Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor
Qualification
Required
A graduate of a master's program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
OR A graduate of a bachelor's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3)
Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order
Preferred
Minimum of one (1) years of experience in health care, hospice experience preferred
Experience in hospice care preferred
Company
Luminary Hospice
Our mission is to deliver personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity for all that we are honored to serve on their end-of-life journey.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Andrew Hayek
Co-Founder & Board Director
Cory Roberts
Co-Founder and Board Director
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