Social Worker
: Job Details :

1. Conducts a complete psychosocial assessment of the patient and family and the initial bereavement assessment within five (5) days of admission to hospice care in the Electronic Medical Record . Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to formulate the Plan of Care (POC) at the time of admission .. Must be available to discuss the POC with the admitting RN on the day of admission for new patients .. When requested by the patient/family, conducts regular social work visits and documents the assessment, interventions and outcomes of the visit .. Assists patients and families as needed with insurance needs. Upon admission evaluates insurance coverage and helps with obtaining Medicaid or other insurance coverage when the patient does not have a payer source .. Coordinates with the Volunteer Coordinator in requesting and monitoring volunteer services .. Participates in the IDT Meeting and updates the POC at least every 14 days. Acts as consultant to hospice program staff .. Comm...Social Worker, Worker, Hospice, Care Coordinator, Healthcare, Patient, Electronic