What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker (Laf-1.0) position at Franciscan Health?
Franciscan Health Lafayette Central
1501 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE- (Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor if you are eligible for Sign-On Bonus)
- Complete initial and ongoing assessments, which include the psychosocial, financial, cultural and emotional patient environment.
- Determine social, psychological, cultural and financial situations and the impact on the patient's plan.
- Initiate discharge planning with the patient and appropriate others.
- Consult with physicians, nurses, case managers and other disciplines regarding patient's progress and any patient issues.
- Evaluate the patient's progress and update the plan of care with the patient and caregiver on a regular basis.
- Establish a plan of care / service that is realistic and has measurable goals, working with the patient, caregivers, and patient's family.
- Document patient assessments and pertinent information in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
QUALIFICATIONS
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED : Up to 75%
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
