SOCIAL WORKER-PRN Position Available In DeSoto, Mississippi

SOCIAL WORKER-PRN

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ID 2025-162958 Line of Business Spring Valley Hospice Position Type PRN
Our Company
Spring Valley Hospice
Overview
The Medical Social Worker provides social work services to patients in their place of residence, in accordance with the physician orders and plan of care under the supervision of the Clinical Manager or designee. Responsibilities
Understands and ads to establishedpany policies and procedures
Participates in the coordination ofpany services withmunity resources and services, serving as liaison between patients or family/caregivers andmunity resources
Maintains collaborative relationship withanization personnel to support patient care
Observes confidentiality and safeguard patient information
Serves as a resource for employees, patients, physicians, and other allied health providers
Develops a cooperative relationship andmunicate effectively and professionally with healthcare providers
Maintains current knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for social work services
Participates in in-services and/or continuing education programs
Participates in patient care conferences
Maintains contact withmunity support groups and provide professional expertise
Plans and coordinates all social services within thepany
Documents all patient/family services provided as required bypany policy
Assists physician and/or other care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to health problems
Participates in the development of the plan of care
Prepares clinical and progress notes in accordance withpany policy
Participates with patient discharge planning
Supervision of assistant personnel when required by law
Other duties as assigned and within scope of practice
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting required, three to five years preferred
One year in home health care preferred
Valid license from the state practicing in
Current CPR certification
Basic clinical skills
Professional appearance and demeanor
General knowledge ofputers and the ability to learn industry specific software applications
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonalmunication skills
Excellentanizational and time management skills with a keen attention to details
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ability to develop critical thinking skills, research situations, solveplex problems and deal with a variety of issues
Ability to learn andplete various educational goals during orientation
About our Line of Business
Spring Valley Hospice focuses on providing hospice care to local patients and their families living in Northern Mississippi. We concentrate on managing a patient’s pain and other symptoms first and foremost, while also providing emotional and spiritual support to the family. The holistic care approach to providing hospice services by the entire care team sets Spring Valley Hospice apart. We believe the quality of life to be as important as length of life. Spring Valley Hospice offers Routine Home Care, Respite, General Inpatient Care and Continuous Care. For more information about Spring Valley Hospice, please visit springvalleyhospice. Follow us on .