Job Abstract

JOB PURPOSE:
Provide medical social services to PruittHealth 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 Unit Manager, DHS 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 Unit Manager, DHS, 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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work from an accredited school of social work.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• One (1) year of experience in medical social work.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• 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.

Active, current, unrestricted Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification in state of practice

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.