VNA MSW - PER VISIT
Saginaw, Michigan
Employer: Covenant HealthCare
Industry: Vna Visiting Nurse
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Covenant HealthCare
US:MI:SAGINAW
VARIABLE SHIFT - 8 HOURS PER PAY
OCCASIONAL
Summary:
This individual is responsible for augmenting the other home health care services provided by the agency. The clinical social worker prepares social histories, treatment plans, treatment goals, progress notes and discharge notes for home care, palliative care and hospice clients and their families. The MSW assists staff in understanding significant psychosocial factors related to or affecting a client's health status or aids in referrals to social agencies for problem resolutions. This position is responsible for the facilitation of Hospice and Palliative Care Bereavement services and provides supervision of the BSW as required.
The Social Worker-MSW demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
Responsibilities:
Assess social, emotional, financial, spiritual and support system status for hospice, palliative care and home care patients and families.
A ssess special needs related to cultural diversity and communication patterns.
A ssess potential risks including suicide, fraud, and abuse.
A ssess for spiritual need .
A ssess environmental resources for safety.
A ssess need for counseling related to pathological grief. Identify obstacles to compliance.
E valuate for and assist with placement into long-term care when appropriate.
I nterprets patient response and collaboratively identifies interventions to maximize positive outcomes.
A ctively prepares and participates in accrediting agency surveys.
P rovide social casework for hospice, palliative care and home care patients and families.
A ssist with provision of bereavement services.
A ble to assume role of Bereavement Coordinator supervising bereavement program and working with Hospice/Palliative Care Manager to maintain compliance with regulations as directed.
P rovide support to other VNA departments where social work support is needed.
Serve as a patient and family advocate.
E nsure continuity, timeliness, and appropriateness of care for designated caseload.
E nsure timely completion of plan of care and communication with IDT.
I nvolved in the process for delivering the Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage.
B uilds relationship within the organization and serves as a resource to the healthcare team related to community resources.
E nsures timely completion and reporting of all documentation.
R eviews cases for risk management issues and intervenes when indicated.
F acilitate community grief support group.
P rovide assistance with Advance-Directives and funeral planning.
A ssist other caregivers (RN's, MSW) in explaining available community, hospice, palliative care or home care services.
P articipate in area social service groups as indicated.
P rovide presentations to local community groups and staff on a variety of topics.
D emonstrates age specific competency in all age groups: Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric .
R epresents agency in a professional manner.
C ompletes annual education and compliance per VNA Policy and agency accreditation guidelines.
M aintain patient confidentiality according to all applicable laws, policies and regulations.
P repares social histories to augment existing services on request.
A ssists in the identification of unmet needs in the community and makes recommendations to Home Care Nursing Manager and Hospice/Palliative Care Manager.
C ommunicates status, problems, referrals, or assistance provided to the nurse on a regular basis.
A ssesses a patient's and family's situation and refers financial concerns to community social service agencies.
S erves as a liaison to interpret available social services resources to agency staff or available health care services to social services agencies.
M aintains chart records and completes documentation in accordance with agency requirements and procedures .
P articipates in bereavement follow-up, as a member of the hospice and palliative care team.
Other information:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in social work from accredited institution.
Current State of Michigan license required.
T wo years' experience in a medical/health care related setting.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Knowledge of hospice, palliative care and home care philosophy and services.
K nowledge of existing community agencies and their functions.
A bility to teach and provide support to family, patients, coworkers.
A bility to provide community services to patients and families.
A bility to work independently and in-group settings.
M ust be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the patient population served.
D emonstrates critical thinking skills
D emonstrates clinical competence.
D emonstrates good computer skills.
E pic experience preferred.
H as a professional approach to work, including a strong sense of responsibility for assigned duties.
H as a working understanding of the disease process and treatment regimens associated with designated patient populations.
D emonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills.
A bility to work independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team and exercise sound judgement in interactions with patients, families and members of the community.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
F requent standing, walking, sitting, handling, finger dexterity, feeling, talking, hearing, tasting/smelling, near vision, midrange, vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision, field of vision.
F requent lifting up to 10 lbs.
O ccasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, twisting, reaching.
O ccasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
NOTICE REGARDING LATEX SENSITIVITY IN APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT.
I t has been determined that Covenant HealthCare cannot provide a latex safe or latex free work environment at any of its facilities. Unfortunately, that means that any individual, including an applicant or an employee, is likely to be exposed to latex while on Covenant's premises. Therefore, latex tolerance is considered to be an essential function for any position with Covenant.
US:MI:SAGINAW
VARIABLE SHIFT - 8 HOURS PER PAY
OCCASIONAL
Summary:
This individual is responsible for augmenting the other home health care services provided by the agency. The clinical social worker prepares social histories, treatment plans, treatment goals, progress notes and discharge notes for home care, palliative care and hospice clients and their families. The MSW assists staff in understanding significant psychosocial factors related to or affecting a client's health status or aids in referrals to social agencies for problem resolutions. This position is responsible for the facilitation of Hospice and Palliative Care Bereavement services and provides supervision of the BSW as required.
The Social Worker-MSW demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
Responsibilities:
Assess social, emotional, financial, spiritual and support system status for hospice, palliative care and home care patients and families.
A ssess special needs related to cultural diversity and communication patterns.
A ssess potential risks including suicide, fraud, and abuse.
A ssess for spiritual need .
A ssess environmental resources for safety.
A ssess need for counseling related to pathological grief. Identify obstacles to compliance.
E valuate for and assist with placement into long-term care when appropriate.
I nterprets patient response and collaboratively identifies interventions to maximize positive outcomes.
A ctively prepares and participates in accrediting agency surveys.
P rovide social casework for hospice, palliative care and home care patients and families.
A ssist with provision of bereavement services.
A ble to assume role of Bereavement Coordinator supervising bereavement program and working with Hospice/Palliative Care Manager to maintain compliance with regulations as directed.
P rovide support to other VNA departments where social work support is needed.
Serve as a patient and family advocate.
E nsure continuity, timeliness, and appropriateness of care for designated caseload.
E nsure timely completion of plan of care and communication with IDT.
I nvolved in the process for delivering the Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage.
B uilds relationship within the organization and serves as a resource to the healthcare team related to community resources.
E nsures timely completion and reporting of all documentation.
R eviews cases for risk management issues and intervenes when indicated.
F acilitate community grief support group.
P rovide assistance with Advance-Directives and funeral planning.
A ssist other caregivers (RN's, MSW) in explaining available community, hospice, palliative care or home care services.
P articipate in area social service groups as indicated.
P rovide presentations to local community groups and staff on a variety of topics.
D emonstrates age specific competency in all age groups: Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric .
R epresents agency in a professional manner.
C ompletes annual education and compliance per VNA Policy and agency accreditation guidelines.
M aintain patient confidentiality according to all applicable laws, policies and regulations.
P repares social histories to augment existing services on request.
A ssists in the identification of unmet needs in the community and makes recommendations to Home Care Nursing Manager and Hospice/Palliative Care Manager.
C ommunicates status, problems, referrals, or assistance provided to the nurse on a regular basis.
A ssesses a patient's and family's situation and refers financial concerns to community social service agencies.
S erves as a liaison to interpret available social services resources to agency staff or available health care services to social services agencies.
M aintains chart records and completes documentation in accordance with agency requirements and procedures .
P articipates in bereavement follow-up, as a member of the hospice and palliative care team.
Other information:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in social work from accredited institution.
Current State of Michigan license required.
T wo years' experience in a medical/health care related setting.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Knowledge of hospice, palliative care and home care philosophy and services.
K nowledge of existing community agencies and their functions.
A bility to teach and provide support to family, patients, coworkers.
A bility to provide community services to patients and families.
A bility to work independently and in-group settings.
M ust be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the patient population served.
D emonstrates critical thinking skills
D emonstrates clinical competence.
D emonstrates good computer skills.
E pic experience preferred.
H as a professional approach to work, including a strong sense of responsibility for assigned duties.
H as a working understanding of the disease process and treatment regimens associated with designated patient populations.
D emonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills.
A bility to work independently as well as part of an interdisciplinary team and exercise sound judgement in interactions with patients, families and members of the community.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
F requent standing, walking, sitting, handling, finger dexterity, feeling, talking, hearing, tasting/smelling, near vision, midrange, vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision, field of vision.
F requent lifting up to 10 lbs.
O ccasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, twisting, reaching.
O ccasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
NOTICE REGARDING LATEX SENSITIVITY IN APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT.
I t has been determined that Covenant HealthCare cannot provide a latex safe or latex free work environment at any of its facilities. Unfortunately, that means that any individual, including an applicant or an employee, is likely to be exposed to latex while on Covenant's premises. Therefore, latex tolerance is considered to be an essential function for any position with Covenant.
Created: 2024-06-22
Reference: 19787
Country: United States
State: Michigan
City: Saginaw
ZIP: 48607