Advance Care Planning Facilitator

1000 Wellstar Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System seeks an Advance Care Planning Facilitator to join the ACP program. The role engages patients and families in ACP discussions, educates staff and the community, and supports policy development and tracking of outcomes.

Requires a Master's in Social Work (or related field) and GA licensure (LCSW/LMSW). Strong communication, organization, and travel to outpatient facilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field.
• GA licensure: LCSW or LMSW required at hire.
• Healthcare setting experience and knowledge of ACP preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate advance care planning discussions with patients and families.
• Educate providers, patients, families, and community on ACP.
• Develop and maintain ACP policies, documentation, and tracking.
• Document ACP sessions in EMR and coordinate scheduling.
• Lead education/outreach initiatives and collaborate with ACP manager.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Travel to facilities

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's in Social Work

Master's in other field

LCSW GA

LMSW GA

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Job Summary: The Advance Care Planning Facilitator is an active member of the Advance Care Planning program at Wellstar Health System performing the core functions surrounding advance care planning, e.g., consultation, education and evaluation. This individual is responsible for meeting with identified patients to participate in advance care planning. The individual will also be intimately involved in educating providers, patients, families and our community on advance care planning. The position reports directly to the manager for advance care planning and has an essential role in the program.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Advance Care Planning Facilitation

• Conducts facilitated discussions with patients and families regarding decisions for future medical care following the Wellstar Health Systems model of advance care planning
• Ensures adequate documentation of advance care planning sessions in EMR
• Maintains schedule of patient to complete advance care planning

Advance Care Planning Education and Outreach

• Prepares and executes unique presentations or publications that reflect the innovations and evidence that will sustain Wellstar Health System as a leader in advance care planning.
• Participates in education of providers, employees, patients, families, and our community throughout the year on the values of advance care planning in variety of venues.

Advance Care Planning Research Advance Care Planning Infrastructure

• Develops relationship with providers to implement advance care referral process and advance care planning sessions.
• Works with ACP manager to identify, create and review health system policies and guidelines regarding advance care planning.
• Promotes Advance Care Planning as a standard of clinical care across the health system with a focus on Wellstar Health Systems methodology. Works with ACP Manager to improve patient, family, staff and population outcomes based on research, evidence-based practice, and professional collaboration.
• Works with ACP Manager to develop tracking and measurement of outcomes.
• Utilizes process improvement methodology to address gaps in advance care planning process.
• Participates and seeks out research grants regarding advance care planning.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education: Masters Social Work or Masters Other

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. LCSW - Lic Clinical Social Worker GA or LMSW - Lic Master Social Worker GA

Additional License(s) and Certification(s): complete respecting choices facilitator and instructor certification required within reasonable time as determined by the Manager of Advance Care Planning.

Upon Hire Required Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 1 year experience working in a health care setting or system; Required and prior work with advance care planning

Required Minimum Skills

Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to interact with all stakeholders in the health system. Must be able to work with patients and their families in a respectful and collaborative manner. Ability to travel to outpatient facilities within WellStar service area in various locations and work environments. Project management experience strongly preferred. A track record of being results oriented, with demonstrated ability to drive performance is preferred. Ability to measure and interpret results. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and be highly organized. Excellent relational skills and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across many care settings

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.

Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.

Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.