PRN-Social Worker

Blue Ridge Care; Winchester (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Job summary

Blue Ridge Care in Winchester, Virginia seeks a PRN-Social Worker to support patients and families facing end-of-life challenges. You will assess psychosocial needs, coordinate with the care team, and provide counseling and referrals.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, careful documentation in the EMR, and collaboration with community agencies to optimize quality of life for aging or seriously ill individuals. Prior hospice experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work is required or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in healthcare; hospice experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status and inform care plans to the RN and team.
• Assess safety and environment and develop alternative plans for patient well-being.
• Perform social evaluations and plan interventions addressing patient and family needs.
• Provide counseling to patients and families on stress management and coping with illness.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and enter data into the EMR at the bedside.
• Offer information and referral services regarding practical and environmental needs.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and community agencies to facilitate access to services.
• Develop and maintain contacts with public and private agencies to enhance resources for patients and staff.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Care coordination

Education

Master of Social Work

Tools

EMR system

Job description

PRN-Social Worker

Location:

Winchester, Virginia

Description:

Blue Ridge Care is a non-profit organization dedicated to optimizing the quality of life and well-being for individuals affected by aging or chronic illness. As a PRN-Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate support to patients and families navigating end-of-life challenges.

Why Join Us:

At Blue Ridge Care, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that encourages creativity, empathy, and collaboration. Our core values of dignity, integrity, teamwork, innovation, diversity, and excellence reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional care and services to our patients and families.

Job Summary:

As a PRN-Social Worker, you will provide a wide variety of services to patients, caregivers, and families, identifying and addressing emotional and psychosocial needs in advanced illness at end of life. Your expertise will guide families through emotional, psychological, and practical challenges, offering vital support during a crucial time.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments of psychosocial status, communicating findings to the Registered Nurse and interdisciplinary team members to inform care plans
• Conduct safety and environment assessments, identifying and developing alternative plans to ensure patient well-being
• Perform social evaluations and plan interventions to address patient and family needs
• Provide counseling to patients and families, focusing on stress management and coping with difficulties related to the illness
• Maintain accurate clinical records and enter data into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system at the bedside
• Offer information and referral services to patients and families regarding practical and environmental needs
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and community agencies to facilitate access to services
• Develop and maintain contacts with public and private agencies to enhance resources available for patients and staff

Requirements:

• Master of Social Work
• Minimum of one year's experience in healthcare, with hospice experience preferred
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills

Benefits:

• Retirement with Company Match