Position Overview
SOCIAL WORKER
- Location 1900 N SUNRISE DR, Saint Peter, MN, 56082, United States
- Base Pay $27.64 - $41.06 / Hour
- Job Category MED/SURG
Description
General Duties
- Assist the patient and family with social, emotional and family problems precipitated by illness and hospitalization.
- Encourage optimum utilization of health care and resources.
- Serve as liaison between the Hospital, Long Term Care Facilities, Alternative Care Facilities and other resources in the community.
- Develop a discharge plan of care with the patient and family/responsible party.
Functions and Areas of Responsibility
- Maintain goals on patient care plan and update as needed.
- Discusses Advance Directives; assists obtaining copies for facility and/or in facilitatin...