Adventist Health
Social Worker (CCN-NORTH) Per Diem, 8-Hour Shift Day Shift
Adventist Health, Hanford, California, United States, 93230
Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.
Job Summary Provides services to patients and their families to deal with needs incidental to their hospitalization. Provides counseling, support and assistance in making transition plans. Provides direction for routine aspects of non-medical problems of patients and their families. Assists with the planning and post-discharge of patients with outside agencies, nursing staff, and relatives.
Job Requirements Education and Work Experience
Master’s Degree in social work: Required in CA and HI
One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Required
Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Preferred
Essential Functions
Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care.
Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care. Refers to outpatient resources as appropriate.
Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching. Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient.
Develops Plan of Care (POC) based on patient assessment including, psychosocial factors that would impede the POC, clinical knowledge of appropriate theories of stages of human development, the impact of terminal illness, mental status and family dynamics.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
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Job Summary Provides services to patients and their families to deal with needs incidental to their hospitalization. Provides counseling, support and assistance in making transition plans. Provides direction for routine aspects of non-medical problems of patients and their families. Assists with the planning and post-discharge of patients with outside agencies, nursing staff, and relatives.
Job Requirements Education and Work Experience
Master’s Degree in social work: Required in CA and HI
One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Required
Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Preferred
Essential Functions
Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care.
Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care. Refers to outpatient resources as appropriate.
Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching. Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient.
Develops Plan of Care (POC) based on patient assessment including, psychosocial factors that would impede the POC, clinical knowledge of appropriate theories of stages of human development, the impact of terminal illness, mental status and family dynamics.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
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