Medical Social Worker - Palliative Care
Company: Sentara
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
City/StateNorfolk, VAOverviewWork ShiftFirst (Days) (United
States of America)Responsible for the provision of medical social
work services to patients receiving care in the hospital setting.
Assesses the social, psychological, cultural, environmental, and
financial situations, as well as, disposition needs, for each
referred patient. Collaborates with patients, families, healthcare
team members, and community agencies to develop and implement plans
to address identified needs. Evaluates effectiveness of plans and
initiates change as needed. Uses crisis intervention, problem
solving model, community organization, and advocacy skills in
identifying needs and resources in the hospital and
community.Certification in Case Management (CCM, ACM RN-C) required
within one year of eligibility. BLS required within 90 days of
hire.Master's Required.
Certification in Case Management (CCM, ACM RN-C) required within
one year of eligibility. BLS required within 90 days of
hire.Qualifications:MLD - Master's Level Degree: Social Work
(Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart
Association (AHA) RQIAcute Care, RelatedSkillsCommunication,
Critical Thinking, Service OrientationSentara Healthcare prides
itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost
30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a
guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce
reflects the communities it serves.Per Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require
proof of education; these regulations are posted at for further
information. In an effort to expedite this verification
requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript
at time of application.In support of our mission "to improve health
every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
Keywords: Sentara, Virginia Beach , Medical Social Worker - Palliative Care, Healthcare , Norfolk, Virginia
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