• Licensed Social Worker

    Avera (Hendricks, MN)


    Location:

    Hendricks, MN

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Work Shift:

    Day Shift (United States of America)

     

    Hendricks Community Hospital Association is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!

    Position Highlights

    Responsible to plan, organize and implement social work services for patients and families social, emotional and economic needs in relation to the impact of terminal illness. Responsible to assess needs and facilitate plans with patients/families requiring discharge planning from the hospital. The Social Worker provides services in a compassionate, culturally competent and tactful manner in order to help facilitate access to and provide continuity of care and patient advocacy. Works collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

     

    30 Hours a week- Day shift- Benefit eligible

     

    Starting wage: $24.64-$30.93 an hour depending on experience

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Mindset ready to join a hospital with the best work culture.

    + Graduate of an approved Bachelor’s Degree program in social work.

    + Experience, preferred. However, new graduates welcome.

    + Knowledge regarding community support services, death, dying, grief, and bereavement.

    + Must possess verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and family members in a caring and empathetic manner.

    + Should be able to use common sense and be a fair judge of character.

    + Good leadership, initiative, and judgment skills.

    + Computer proficiency required. Will train on EPIC software.

    + Ability to respond to critical situations in a professional and competent manner.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS** **:

    + Moderate physical work. Near visual acuity for reading and preparing reports, forms, and policies.

    + Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain emotional stability under stress.

    + Flexibility to handle changing situations and emergency needs.

    + Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

    JOB ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY:

    + This is a multi-department position as the hospice social worker as well as the hospital discharge planner. Referrals may be ordered for resource needs in the clinic setting.

    + The Hospice Licensed Social Worker will be a core member of the hospice Interdisciplinary team who provides supportive services to help meet the hospice patient’s and family’s social, emotional and economic needs in relation to the impact of a terminal illness. This involves developing the plan of care, document progress notes in the EMR, complete required assessments, bereavement, coordinating grief support groups, assisting with hospice events, and annual education are expected, etc.

    + The Hospital Discharge planner will coordinate safe patient transition from hospital to home or another facility, arrange services, collaborate with doctors, nurses and insurers, lead hospital interdisciplinary meetings, facilitate the implementation and referral to community resources, etc.

    We offer comprehensive benefits such as:

    + Health Insurance

    + Dental Insurance

    + Vision Insurance

    + Life Insurance

    + Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

    + Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

    + Retirement plan with employer match opportunities

    + Paid time off and extended sick leave

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Employee Discounts

    + Employee Wellness Program

    + and many more!

     

    Hendricks Community Hospital is an EEO employer.

     

    At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

     

    The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

    Additional Notices:

    For TTY, dial 711

     

    Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.