Social Worker - Palliative Care

Licensure:
Social Worker, Clinical- LCSW preferred. LSW-IL Required.

Education/Experience Required:
MSW from accredited school of Social Work and field experience within a hospital setting. The candidate must recognize age specific needs and behaviors. Must adhere to NASW code of ethics and standards.

$5000 sign on awarded to experienced candidate

Major Responsibilities:
Discharge planning for hospital inpatients

Provision of counseling services to patients and families

Timely and complete documentation to meet licensure and third party payor requirements

Provision of in-services to assigned units and attendance of educational seminars as appropriate

Preparation of statistical records
situation.

Contributes to Continuous Process Improvement activities


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Demonstrates competence in counseling and discharge planning.
MSW (Licensed Social Worker Masters) from accredited school of Social Work and field experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
N/A
If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.


This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.