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Social Worker - Hospice - Full Time

Employer
Knute Nelson
Location
Alexandria, MN
Salary
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The mission of Knute Nelson is to enrich the lives of everyone we serve.

This is a Full Time 32 hours a week, 64 hours a pay period. Shifts are Monday - Friday, (1 day off during the week) 8:00am - 4:30pm, no weekends. This position will cover both Alexandria and Wadena.

Scope:

• Ability to perform a psychosocial assessment and reassessment on all terminally ill patients. This includes pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and the general patient population and an assessment of the family’s psychosocial needs and ability to care for a dying patient.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality. Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to all members of the IDG.
• Coordinate and direct Social Service to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospice policy is followed. Documentation meets current standards and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication - Communicates regularly with interdisciplinary team on any changes or updates with hospice patient. Collaborates effectively with facility staff and family/caregivers of patient. Attends care conferences at the facilities of hospice patients.
• Social Worker Assessment Skills - Ability to perform an initial psychosocial assessment and reassessment on all terminally ill patients. This includes pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and the general patient population and an assessment of the family’s psychosocial needs and ability to care for a dying patient. Ability to perform bereavement assessment for family members/friends of the terminally ill patient.
• Bereavement – Ability to perform a bereavement risk assessment for patient’s family and caregivers and carry out risk assessment findings, as applicable, at the start of care and following the death of the patient. Provides bereavement support and follow-up to family and caregivers. Represents agency at visitations and funerals, when applicable.
• Other Duties as Assigned - The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Education and Experience Required:

• Must complete and pass a state required background study.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field. Should have knowledge of basic social work principles; strong assessment, problem solving, and organizational skills; familiarity with health and social resources; understanding of the psychosocial implications of acute/chronic illness, normal/abnormal aging process, relocation trauma for residents and families; and knowledge of basic medical terminology. Having a Social Worker License in the State of Minnesota is preferred. If licensed, the Social Worker will have to obtain the required hours of continuing education credits every two years.
• Should have excellent skills in oral and written communication, and the ability to work effectively with others, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Must have general computer skills and must be willing to learn new computer systems.
• Able to physically perform the duties required by the position.
• Required to have the ability to read, write and speak English well enough to communicate with staff, residents and visitors.

Reports To:

Regional Manager

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Knute Nelson's policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating against anyone based on race, religion, color, creed, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Knute Nelson is committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career advancement.Knute Nelsonalso provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees and applicants as required by law.

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Why work at Knute Nelson?

  • Positive, respectful culture. At Knute Nelson,
    a positive, respectful culture is the norm. It shows
    in the high-quality care we give our patients and
    residents. And how we treat each other.
  • Generous benefits. In addition to competitive
    compensation, we offer a cost-effective benefits
    package, flexible schedules, memberships to
    the Alexandria YMCA and the Nelson Wellness
    Centers at Grand Arbor and Nelson Gables, and
    more.
  • Your professional growth. It’s as important
    to us as it is to you. That’s why we provided
    $145,000 in scholarships to employees in 2018.
  • Make a difference every day.

Our mission is to enrich the lives of everyone we serve.

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Minnesota
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United States

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