Medical Social Worker-Tues-Sat

Details: Provides medical social services to hospice and palliative care patient/families/caregivers as indicated by the plan of care developed by the interdisciplinary group.  Responsibilities include initial and ongoing assessment of patients, developing, evaluating and revising the plan of care, timely documentation (written and electronic) and communication of assessment, planning and interventions.  This position functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary group.Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday. 8-5pm Benefitted position. See benefits at www.wvh.org under Careers with Us.  All applicants must complete and submit a WVH application by 08/10/12 at 5:00pm. RESUMES ONLY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Interviews will be scheduled concurrent with posting. Application is available at our website at www.wvh.org .

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Registered Nurse Medical Case Coordinator

Details: ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES1. Demonstrate appropriate judgment skills to be able to make independent clinical decisions in the care of the post medical hospitalized recipient’s. 2. Remain flexible and responsive when changes occur in recipient’s activity and workload. 3. Demonstrates knowledge of therapeutic action, side effects and interactions of medications. 4. Evaluate/assist in evaluation of the recipient’s on an ongoing basis with communication to all disciplines. 5. Acts as a comprehensive medical care coordinator for recipient’s, assessing the needs accordingly and facilitates communication amongst other clinicians providing care. 6. Demonstrate the knowledge and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the recipients needs. 7. Interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each recipient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. 8. Develop and implement a realistic Plan of Care for each recipient, evaluate and revise this plan as needed. 9. Compare assessment data to baseline assessment to monitor the recipient’s progress. 10. Recognize alterations in function, including life-threatening situations. Intervene and document accordingly. 11. Advise all agencies involved of the changes to the treatment plan or course of treatment. 12. Place the needs of the recipient’s first at all times. Medical Care Management and service delivery are developed with the goals of the recipient healing and support in mind. 13. Encourage a positive environment and experience for co-workers and recipient. 14. Maintain confidentiality of all CHOICES and consumer related information. Protect recipient’s rights as defined in the patient Bill of Rights. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: •Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, College or University • Must possess at least one of the following combinations of education & experience: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) or a health or human services field; OR  Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing plus two years of certified health care nursing experience. One (1) year of Nursing Case Management preferred. • Currently licensed and registered to practice with the State Board of Nursing. • One (1) year experience in medical/surgical nursing required. • Current BLS certification. • Demonstrates leadership, organization and communication expertise. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to operate a computer and/or a tablet PC. • Ability to travel day-to-day within assigned geographic areas.

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COMMUNITY HEALTHWORX, a non-profit free medical

Details: COMMUNITY HEALTHWORX, a non-profit free medical clinic, seeks an RN to work approximately 10 hours per week managing a Thursday evening medical clinic. 2:00 - 8:00 on Thursdays with follow up on either Friday or Monday mornings. A great job to earn extra money in a pleasant and professional environment. Call 318.767.9979 with questions or Send resume to: Community HealthWorx, 1543 McGinnis Street, Alexandria, LA 71301. Source - Town Talk - Alexandria, LA

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Medical Social Worker - Hospice - LMSW

Details: Medical Social Worker - Licensed (LMSW)Job Description -  Grace Hospice, a leader in skilled home care services and specialists in geriatric care. Our dedicated, compassionate staff is highly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of seniors. Advanced medical technology and compassionate care is now available for the care of your loved one from the comfort of home. The LMSW is a qualified professional who, in accordance with the plan of treatment, assists the physician and other team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems, participates in the development of the plan of treatment, prepares clinical and progress notes, works with the family, utilizes appropriate community resources, participates in discharge planning and In service programs and acts as a consultant to other agency personnel. Duties -  Provides social casework as an entity, where appropriate, to individuals and families receiving nursing or other services from the Agency. Prepares social histories according to specific guidelines to augment existing service or as a guide in determining or changing level of service taking into consideration: Assesses, when appropriate, a family's financial situation taking into consideration the patient's prognosis and medical needs, and referring to an Agency for financial assistance if indicated, interpreting the medical situation to the referring Agency and generally facilitating the process of referral. Refers patients and families to community agencies with appropriate follow-up. Interprets social resources to staff and health services to special agencies. Assists the physician and other team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health programs. Participates in the development of the plan of treatment. Observes, records, and reports information on the patient's condition to the attending physician and in the patient's health record. Advises, counsels, and when appropriate, instructs the family in the patient's social needs. Participates in discharge planning.

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