Social Worker - MSW Home Care Hospice

Fairview Health Services; Hibbing (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fairview Range in Hibbing, MN is seeking a Social Worker (MSW) to join our Home Care and Hospice Team. The role involves direct service to Hospice and Home Care clients and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to support patient and family needs.

A Master of Social Work and MN licensure are required; a valid MN driver's license is necessary. The position may involve bereavement support and coordination with RNs and community resources.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work degree required.
• Current MN Social Worker licensure required.
• Valid MN driver's license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan interventions for patient and family needs.
• Explain hospice criteria to patient/family and refer sources as needed.
• Advocate for patient and family throughout care.
• Explain hospice coverage under Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurances; obtain prior authorization as needed.
• Coordinate with RN case manager on all aspects of hospice care.

Education

Master of Social Work

Current MN Social Worker licensure

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Range is hiring a Social Worker - MSW to join our Home Care and Hospice Team in Hibbing, MN.

As a Social Worker in this role, you will oversee direct service to Hospice and Home Care clients and families through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and resource agencies. The Social Worker will also provide support and/or supervise the hospice bereavement program.

Schedule

This position will work 40-71 hours per two weeks, Day Shift. Weekends: None

Internal Posting: 8/30/26

About this facility

• Medicare Certified Agency
• Care team includes RNs, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, LPNs, HHAs, Chaplain, Volunteers, Physician Medical Director and a Nurse Practitioner.

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), and Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice.

Social Worker Responsibilities

• Ability to assess and plan for interventions related to patient and family needs and behaviors in compliance with current policy and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of hospice program criteria and ability to explain to patient/family, referral sources, and hospice staff.
• Advocates for patient/family.
• Demonstrates and communicates understanding of Hospice coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, and Private Insurances. Obtains Prior Authorization as needed. Communicates with case manager as indicated. Works with patient/family and community resources as needed for financial concerns.
• Works closely and proactively with RN case manager for all aspects of hospice care. Demonstrates working knowledge/understanding of pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain and symptom management.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively provide needed support to hospice team, patient, and families.
• Demonstrates knowledge of DPOA, Living Wills/Directives to Physicians. Ensures clients have needed documents in place to assist in decision making.
• Assesses decision-making capacity of patient and patient representatives on ongoing basis and care plans as indicated.
• Proactively assists with funeral planning and communicates to hospice team.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Social Work
• Current MN Social Worker licensure
• Current MN driver’s license and auto insurance

Benefit Overview

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental,vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rguswhch

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status