Luminary Hospice
Overview
About Luminary Hospice: Luminary Hospice is a mission-driven organization that empowers team members to shape our culture to provide high-quality support to patients and families throughout the end-of-life journey. The organization delivers personalized care that radiates compassion and preserves dignity, focusing on the whole person with expert medical care, pain management, emotional and spiritual support, and resources for families and caregivers.
About the role The Masters of Social Work (MSW) contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for implementing standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement.
Job Responsibilities
Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment, communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group, and provides assessment in the patient’s residence when safe and feasible.
Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, risk factors for suicide, neglect, or abuse, and plans interventions based on evaluation findings. Counsels patients and families/caregivers as needed regarding stress and coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
Educates interdisciplinary groups on special needs related to the culture of the patient and family, including communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
Educates patients and families on, and assists in, the preparation of advanced directives.
Provides information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies, and serves as liaison between patients, families, and community agencies.
Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care and maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.
Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involves the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings to assist the team in recognizing psychosocial stresses on symptoms of terminal illness.
Assists physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
Actively participates in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements and financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.
The above statements are a representative summary of major duties and responsibilities. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks beyond those stated in this description.
Job Qualifications
Graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
OR a graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in 418.114(b)(3).
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in health care; hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying.
Experience in hospice care preferred.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile insured and in good working order.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The duties require frequent sitting or standing, and occasional lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Luminary Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits Luminary Hospice offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, and more to support health, well-being, and long-term financial goals.
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About the role The Masters of Social Work (MSW) contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for implementing standards of care for medical social work services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service or Employment Agreement.
Job Responsibilities
Assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment, communicates findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group, and provides assessment in the patient’s residence when safe and feasible.
Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, risk factors for suicide, neglect, or abuse, and plans interventions based on evaluation findings. Counsels patients and families/caregivers as needed regarding stress and coping difficulties. Provides crisis intervention when necessary.
Educates interdisciplinary groups on special needs related to the culture of the patient and family, including communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
Educates patients and families on, and assists in, the preparation of advanced directives.
Provides information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
Provides information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies, and serves as liaison between patients, families, and community agencies.
Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care and maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patients and personnel.
Participates in the development of the individualized plan of care, involves the patient and family, and attends regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings to assist the team in recognizing psychosocial stresses on symptoms of terminal illness.
Assists physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
Actively participates in quality assessment and performance improvement teams and activities.
Assists family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements and financial, legal, and health care decision responsibilities.
Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.
The above statements are a representative summary of major duties and responsibilities. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks beyond those stated in this description.
Job Qualifications
Graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
OR a graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in 418.114(b)(3).
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in health care; hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying.
Experience in hospice care preferred.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile insured and in good working order.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. The duties require frequent sitting or standing, and occasional lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Luminary Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits Luminary Hospice offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, and more to support health, well-being, and long-term financial goals.
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