Position Title

Home Health Social Worker

St Rose Medical Pavilion

Position Summary / Career Interest:Primary role is to collaborate, communicate and facilitate coordination of services of home health or hospice patient. Responsible for the assessments of patient for post hospital discharge needs including home care, referrals to other medical care providers, nursing home placement, durable medical equipment, and other community resources. The individual in this position functions under the direction of the Manager of Home Hospice.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Complete psychosocial assessment on patients/family/support situations including social, psychological, emotional, financial, and other relevant factors to facilitate discharge planning.Initiate timely plan for plan of care and modify plan as needs are identified and resources are determined.Participate in daily multidisciplinary health care team meeting, provide relevant information in relationship to patient discharge readiness, options, and services. Identify actual and potential challenges and facilitate interventions to mitigate barriers to successful implementation of discharge plans.Maintain regular contact with patients, families, and caregivers regarding anticipated needs, plans, date, treatment options, resources, and assistance, etc.Advocate on behalf of patients, families and caregivers’ access to services; assist in navigating complex social systems.Maintain current knowledge of available post hospital resources; and maintain adequate supply of resource materials for patients, families, and caregivers.Educate patients, families and caregivers on effective ways to mobilize existing resources.Complete all required choice forms, discharge notices, etc., per regulations.Provide education to patients, families, caregivers on Kansas Advance Directives.Ensure pertinent medical information at time of discharge is provided to receiving providers to affect a smooth transition/continuity of care.Complete reports to Protection Report Center on suspected patient abuse, neglect, and or exploitation.Demonstrate flexibility and teamwork, assist staff in the event of fluctuating census, patient emergencies, etc.Plan daily routine to properly organize tasks and demonstrate willingness to meet immediate patient needs effectively and efficiently.Supports the financial viability of the hospital utilizing established procedure and appropriate resources to expedite safe and timely discharges.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities."Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Masters Social Work1 or more years experience in case management/care coordination/discharge planning.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience in health care setting

Required Licensure and Certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) or much complete BLS certification within the first two weeks of employment.Licensed Social Worker(LBSW) - State Board of Behavioral Sciences

Time Type:Full time

Job Requisition ID:R-38258

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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