Job Description:Facilitates the effective management of patients in
collaboration with Providers and other members of the health care team on the
patient's behalf, ensuring that the patient is receiving care in the
appropriate setting at the right time, and in the most cost effective
manner. Enhances the quality of patient care through evaluation of
psychosocial issues and effective, efficient use of resources.
Lutheran Hospice Center - Home Hospiceis part of Intermountain Health, a
faith-based nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered
care. Lutheran Hospice has supported terminally ill patients and their
families with end-of-life care for more than 30 years and is one of the few
hospices in Colorado to be continually accredited by The Joint Commission.
With clientele throughout the greater Denver metro area, we proudly provide
comfort, dignity and support for patients as they spend the final stage of
life with loved ones in familiarsurroundings.
Scope
As a Home Hospice Social Worker you need to know how to:
Assess for appropriateness of level of care setting from admission through
discharge.
Identify patients requiring case management and take the lead as care manager
for those requiring intervention, especially with socially complex cases.
Collaborate with the health care team to develop a plan of care by
participating in patient care rounds.
Assure the plan of care is individualized for patients with a chronic disease
to support patient/family self-management.
Serve as a support to nursing partners in the area of social services,
Medicaid applications, disability eligibility, ETOH resources and homeless
resources.
Minimum Qualifications
MSW, Graduate of an accredited school of social work, sociology, or
related field, required.
Current license in good standing as a Medical Social Worker (LSW or LCSW)
in the state of practice, required.
Ability to maintain reliable transportation, maintain a current driver's
license in good standing and current auto insurance, required.
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) course
completion card from the American Heart Association, required.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Social Worker in Health Care (C-SWHC), preferred.
Hospice and Palliative Care Division
Advanced Certified Hospice & Palliative Social Worker (ACHP-SW), preferred
Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certification (APHSW-C), preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the ability to move
fingers and hands.
See and read computer monitors and documents.
Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a
computer, telephone, or other equipment.
May require lifting and transporting objects and office supplies, bending,
kneeling and reaching
Anticipated job posting close date:05/30/2024
Location:Homecare - Denver Metro
Work City:Denver
Work State:Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.$25.73 - $45.71
We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we
provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of
programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living
healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho,
Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and
Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment todiversity, equity, and
inclusion.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability o protected veteran status.
Our facilities do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race,
color, national origin, disability, or age in admission or access to,
or treatment or employment in, its programs, services or activities, or
on the basis of sex (gender) in health programs and activities