Compassionate Hospice Medical Social Worker – PRN

Ohio; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohio’s Hospice Wooster in Wooster, OH is seeking a PRN Medical Social Worker. The role includes 8:00 AM–4:30 PM hours with on-call rotation (one weekend/day per month, two weekdays per month, one holiday per year) to support hospice patients in Wooster.

You will assess biopsychosocial needs, develop care plans, document thoroughly in the EHR, and coordinate with the care team to ensure high-quality, compassionate patient care. A licensed social work credential is required or in process.

Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker with the state of Ohio LISW preferred or LSW.
• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field for LSW licensure.
• 1 year social worker experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Computer skills sufficient to properly document services and care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document patient and family biopsychosocial, safety, financial, bereavement, and anticipatory grief needs.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care with measurable goals.
• Review and update goals and interventions to meet changing needs.
• Participate in care conferences, admissions, and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.
• Coordinate collaboration with Ohio’s Hospice and providers to link services.
• Document patient demographics and contact information for Bereavement.
• Maintain quality communication with the IDT and document in the EHR.
• Assist other departments to ensure complete patient care.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
• Precept new staff as required.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (LISW/LSW)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Documentation software

Job description

Ohio’s Hospice Wooster in Wooster, OH is seeking a PRN Medical Social Worker. The role includes 8:00 AM–4:30 PM hours with on-call rotation (one weekend/day per month, two weekdays per month, one holiday per year) to support hospice patients in Wooster.

You will assess biopsychosocial needs, develop care plans, document thoroughly in the EHR, and coordinate with the care team to ensure high-quality, compassionate patient care. A licensed social work credential is required or in process.