PruittHealth
Spruce Pine, NC 28777, USA
DescriptionPosition:Medical Social Worker (Home Health) - Part Time/ PRNOpen Areas: Yancey, Buncombe, Mitchell, Avery CountiesJOB PURPOSE: Provide medical social services to PruittHealth Home Health patients and their families in their place of residence.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide care to patients within the accepted standards of practice for industry and profession.Complete psychosocial history and assessment to evaluate social service needs of patients.Develop an initial plan of care in consultation with the RN Care Manager, Clinical Manager, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.Locate and obtain resources necessary to the financial, social, medical and emotional well-being of the patient.Provide counseling to patient/caregivers to assist in coping with significant changes in the patients condition.Participate in the agency Performance Improvement Program.Participate in staff development programs and team conferences.Maintain clinical record to meet federal, state,...