2 Social Worker PRN Jobs in Ada, OK
Good Shepherd Hospice is Hiring a Social Worker PRN Near Ada, OK
Job Description
- Assists the physician and other members of the care team in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems.
- Assesses the social and emotional factors within 5 days of admission in order to estimate the patient’s and family’s capacity and potential to cope with the problems of daily living and with the terminal illness.
- Helps the patient and family to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations and provide services planned to assist the patient and family in achieving the optimum social and health adjustment within their capacity.
- Utilizes all available resources, such as family and community agencies, to assist the patient and family to live better within the limitations of the illness.
- Observes, records, and reports social and emotional changes.
- Documents all services in the patient’s clinical record.
- Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary team and actively participates in the development and review of the plan of care for assigned patients.
- Participates in ongoing educational programs.
- Participates on committees and performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Completes all required documentation in a timely manner according to Good Shepherd Hospice policies and procedures.
- Supports staff with loss and patient/family issues.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient/family status.
- Master’s degree from a school of social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or;
- Has a baccalaureate degree in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and is supervised by an MSW or;
- Has a baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work and is supervised by an MSW.
- Must be licensed in the state where care is being delivered. (if required.
- At least one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
- Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
- Mileage Reimbursement
Job Summary
Full Time
$54k-68k (estimate)
04/29/2024
05/14/2024
goodshepherdhospice.com
INDEPENDENCE, MO
50 - 100
1995
NANCY KELSO
$10M - $50M
Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care
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About Good Shepherd Hospice
Our Mission: Serving People With Compassion and Dignity Our Vision: To Provide the Exceptional Hospice Experience Good Shepherd Hospice is a growing provider of hospice care with a clear vision for our future, strong leadership to guide us and great opportunities for all current and future employees. At Good Shepherd Hospice, our culture of ownership is based on 4 key drivers: 1. Commitment: Commitment To Our Mission, Vision and Values 2. Engagement: Engagement With Our Customers, Our Co-Workers, With the Work Itself 3. Passion: Enthusiasm for the Work and Fellowship in the Workplace 4. Pride:... Pride in the Organization, the Job and Ourselves Every member of our medical team and volunteer staff receives comprehensive, ongoing training. We are a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Association, Medicare Certified and State Licensed. Good Shepherd Hospice opened its first office in Oklahoma City in 1995. Today, we have a regional presence serving Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Texas. Along the way, we've touched the lives of more than 20,000 patients and shepherded 50,000+ family members through their time of need, offering bereavement support for as long as they desired it. In 2007, Good Shepherd Hospice established the Hospice Care Foundation to provide special support for patients and families, community outreach programs and hospice-related educational opportunities for staff members.
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