PRN LMSW — Hospice Social Work & Care Coordination

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Dallas, Addison (TX, TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network in Dallas, TX is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) PRN to assess and address the social and emotional needs of patients/residents, coordinating with the care team for discharge planning. You will conduct assessments, educate families, develop care plans, and document progress while ensuring quality and compliance.

This role requires English proficiency, reliable transportation, and a compassionate, professional approach within a hospice/long-term care

Qualifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker per state requirements or eligible for licensure.
• Masters degree in Social Work or in a human services field.
• Has at least one year of experience in hospice, long-term care setting, and/or related healthcare setting.
• Skills in communication, documentation, assessment, and social work methods and techniques.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).
• Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.
• Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
• Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.
• Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
• Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.

Skills

MSW licensure

MSW degree

Hospice experience

Communication skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Masters degree in Social Work

Job description

Cantex Continuing Care Network in Dallas, TX is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) PRN to assess and address the social and emotional needs of patients/residents, coordinating with the care team for discharge planning. You will conduct assessments, educate families, develop care plans, and document progress while ensuring quality and compliance.

This role requires English proficiency, reliable transportation, and a compassionate, professional approach within a hospice/long-term care