Medical Social Worker LMSW - PRN
PruittHealth
- Monroe, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Provide medical social services to PruittHealth Home Health patients and their families in their place of residence.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide care to patients within the accepted standards of practice for industry and profession.
- Complete psychosocial history and assessment to evaluate social service needs of patients.
- Develop an initial plan of care in consultation with the RN Care Manager, Clinical Manager, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Locate and obtain resources necessary to the financial, social, medical and emotional well-being of the patient.
- Provide counseling to patient/caregivers to assist in coping with significant changes in the patient’s condition.
- Participate in the agency Performance Improvement Program.
- Participate in staff development programs and team conferences.
- Maintain clinical record to meet federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
- Inform the physician, RN Care Manager, Clinical Manager, and other members of the Interdisciplinary team of current patient condition, outcomes, response to counseling and/or treatment, and changes in the patient’s condition or needs.
- Complete and submit required documentation within guidelines established by agency.
- Document all services and interactions in the medical record.
- Assist the patient and family in developing long term planning related to declining independence and/or health status.
- Assist the patient and family in developing an appropriate discharge plan.
- Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.
- One (1) year of experience in medical social work.
- For NC and SC agencies, the social worker must be licensed by the state.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
- Current CPR certification.
- Communicate well with patients/clients, fellow partners, visitors and family members. Provide a warm and friendly greeting, and an approachable attitude. Responds to expressed concerns with a helpful, caring demeanor. Answer questions in a professional manner.
- Keep supervisor informed of daily activities, and issues.
- Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.
- Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in the field. Maintain current license/certification, as required.
- Attend and participate in mandatory in-services.
- Honors patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
- Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times.
- Comply with corporate compliance program.
- Report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards.
- Follow established safety regulations, to include fire protection and prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.
- Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.
- Perform other related duties as necessary and as directed by supervisor.
- Follow all company policies and procedures, and state and federal laws and regulations. Report violations to the appropriate supervisor.
- Maintain confidentiality of company and patient information.