HB-HH Medical Social Worker

Assists patients and caregivers in understanding, accepting, and following medical recommendations. Develops individualized Plans of Care to address patients' needs and adjustments due to illness or injury. Locates and refers patients and families to appropriate community resources. Maintains communication with the primary nurse regarding patient needs and concerns and participates in patient case conferences and discharge planning to ensure comprehensive care. Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient interactions and case information. Serves as a resource for nursing staff regarding available community assistance for patients. Offers advocacy and liaison services with individuals or agencies to facilitate necessary interventions. Conducts in-service education and participates in staff meetings to promote professional development. Engages in public relations activities and maintains community interfaces with agencies and other professionals. Provides consultative services regarding social service needs. Other duties as assigned. Initiates patient contact and conducts home visits to assess social, emotional, and financial factors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must be fluent in the English language. [Required] Valid Florida Drivers License and safe driving record. [Required] Education: Master's [Required] Field of Study: Graduate of an approved social work program. Work Experience: 1 experience in community health [Preferred] 1 experience in medicare certified home health agency [Preferred] Additional Information: N/A Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred] Driver's License (DL) [Required] Auto Insurance (AL) [Required]

• Assisting in evaluating patients' psychological needs.
• Provides help to solve patients' physical or emotional problems.
• Discharge planning responsibilities.
• Ensures compliance with relevant standards and protocols.
• Assists patients and caregivers in understanding, accepting, and following medical recommendations.
• Develops individualized Plans of Care to address patients' needs and adjustments due to illness or injury.
• Locates and refers patients and families to appropriate community resources.
• Maintains communication with the primary nurse regarding patient needs and concerns and participates in patient case conferences and discharge planning to ensure comprehensive care.
• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient interactions and case information.
• Serves as a resource for nursing staff regarding available community assistance for patients.
• Offers advocacy and liaison services with individuals or agencies to facilitate necessary interventions.
• Conducts in-service education and participates in staff meetings to promote professional development.
• Engages in public relations activities and maintains community interfaces with agencies and other professionals.
• Provides consultative services regarding social service needs.
• Initiates patient contact and conducts home visits to assess social, emotional, and financial factors.

• Must be fluent in the English language.
• Valid Florida Drivers License and safe driving record.
• Graduate of an approved social work program.

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