Hospice Social Worker (Easton, PA) - Per Diem

The role

This person will provide emotional and practical support to patients and families during end-of-life care. They will conduct psychosocial assessments and participate in the development of patient plans of care.

What you will do

• Conduct a psychosocial assessment within 5 days of admission.
• Participate in IDG meetings and the development of the patient's plan of care.
• Observe, record and report changes on the patient's emotional and social factors.
• Maintain and submit written clinical records including initial evaluation, care plan and daily notes.
• Evaluate the patients and family's response to medical social work intervention.
• Confirm weekly scheduling of visits with Case Managers.
• Participate in IDG and QAPI meetings and activities.
• Offer support to the IDG if the patient or family declines Social Work services.
• Participate in discharge planning, as needed.
• Assess the patient's and family members' ability to cope with the patient's dying.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's of Social Work.
• At least one year of post-bachelor's social work experience in a health care setting.
• Ability to reliably handle and maintain confidential information.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.

Nice to have

• Hospice experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and supplementary benefits such as Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care, Accident, Critical Illness, a
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Office Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• 401(k) with up to 3% company match
• Referral Program
• Payactiv: pay-on-demand

Before you apply

• Candidates must disclose any current or future need for employment-based immigration sponsorship before an offer of employment is extended.

About the company

Ennoble Care is a mobile primary care, palliative care, and hospice service provider. Their clinicians go to the home of the patient to provide a continuum of care for those with chronic conditions and limited mobility.