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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

We invite you to continue your mission and share your compassion for others! We are seeking a new Social Worker for Inpatient Palliative Medicine at St. Mary's

Social Worker (LCSW) - St. Mary's Hospital Richmond - Richmond, VA

Job Summary:

The Palliative Medicine team exists to improve the quality of care and service experienced by patients and their families, focusing on patients with life-limiting complex illness and pain and symptom control needs.

The Palliative Care Social Worker has a key role on the Palliative Medicine team inpatient consultation service and outpatient clinic in providing direct patient care as well as identifying opportunities to better meet patient care needs through the continuum of care.

Essential Functions:

• Provides critical psychosocial counseling to palliative care patients and their families in inpatient consultation and/or outpatient clinic. This includes emotional / psychological support and assistance with concerns that arise as a result of illness (eg. limited resources, support).

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to patients with serious illnesses, including those at end of life.

• As part of the Palliative Medicine team, collaborates with the health care team (e.g. attending physician, other staff, patients and families) in the clarification of culturally sensitive goals of care and treatment plans.

• Assists patients and families in understanding, accepting, and forming responsible and realistic courses of action, and maximizing their strengths and resources.

• Assesses bereavement risk and contacts families post-death, refers to community resources as indicated.

• Assists in ensuring excellent patient care services by participating in educational and outreach services, quality improvement. initiatives, team efforts with other hospital departments, and outpatient and community services.

• Collaborates with Care Management to coordinate team efforts with appropriate hospital support departments in ensuring smooth discharge planning and clear follow-up post discharge; may assist in the development of creative community or system care options for patients.

• Participates in the development and review of appropriate protocols and processes that support appropriate referral to the Palliative Medicine team.

• Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate measures of patient care quality and satisfaction.

• Attends scheduled team meetings for the Palliative Medicine team.

• I l . Participates in designated educational initiatives within the hospital or in other settings.

• Assists patients with advance care planning, including extensive discussion of their illness, values, goals, quality of life, and other considerations. Assistance with completion of advance medical directives and do not resuscitate orders.

• Recognizes and responds to ethical dilemmas and calls formal ethics consults as needed.

• Assesses risk factors for abuse, neglect, suicide, and mental health issues.

• Assesses appropriateness for, and utilizes non-pharmacological approaches to symptom management, such as progressive relaxation and visualization.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Master’s Degree

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• LCSW Licensure as required by state of practice.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

Experience Qualifications:

• LCSW - Case Management certification

• Demonstrated evidence of experience in palliative care settings, such as hospice and/or other advanced illness settings

• 3-5 years of inpatient, outpatient, or home-based social work

• The employee must have high level communication and organizational skills and be able to work independently.

• Experience with quality improvement methodology preferred.

Physical/Cognitive/Psychological Requirements:

• Considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

• Extensive standing and walking.

• Lifts supplies/equipment in the 25–50-pound range frequently.

• Must be able to work effectively with clients around illness, death and dying, and bereavement.

Working Conditions:

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.

• Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases.

• Contact with patients/families/physicians under wide variety of circumstances.

• Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illness).

• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. F. Occasionally subject to irregular hours.

• Handles emergency crisis situations.

• Frequently encounter emotional strain when providing guidance in crises.

Bon Secours Customer Orientation And Continuous Quality Improvement Focus:

It is the responsibility of all employees to learn and utilize continuous quality improvement principles in their daily work.

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of the Sisters of Bon Secours by understanding each customer, treating each patient, staff member, and community in a dignified manner with respect, kindness, and understanding and subscribing to the organization's commitment to quality and service.

BON SECOURS MISSION, VALUES, CUSTOMER ORIENTATION AND

CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS FOCUS:

It is the responsibility of all employees to learn and utilize continuous quality improvement principles in their daily work.

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of the Sisters of Bon Secours by understanding each customer, treating each patient, staff member and community in a dignified manner with respect, kindness, and understanding and subscribing to the organization’s commitment to quality and service.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties. This document does not create an employment contract, and employment with Bon Secours Health System is “at will”.

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibiting discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com