Job Description
**JOB PURPOSE:**
Provide medical social services to PruittHealth patients and their families in their place of residence.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Provide care to patients within the accepted standards of practice for industry and profession.
+ Complete psychosocial history and assessment to evaluate social service needs of patients.
+ Develop an initial plan of care in consultation with the RN Unit Manager, DHS and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
+ Locate and obtain resources necessary to the financial, social, medical and emotional well-being of the patient.
+ Provide counseling to patient/caregivers to assist in coping with significant changes in the patient’s condition.
+ Participate in the agency Performance Improvement Program.
+ Participate in staff development programs and team conferences.
+ Maintain clinical record to meet federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
+ Inform the physician, RN Unit Manager...
Provide medical social services to PruittHealth patients and their families in their place of residence.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Provide care to patients within the accepted standards of practice for industry and profession.
+ Complete psychosocial history and assessment to evaluate social service needs of patients.
+ Develop an initial plan of care in consultation with the RN Unit Manager, DHS and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
+ Locate and obtain resources necessary to the financial, social, medical and emotional well-being of the patient.
+ Provide counseling to patient/caregivers to assist in coping with significant changes in the patient’s condition.
+ Participate in the agency Performance Improvement Program.
+ Participate in staff development programs and team conferences.
+ Maintain clinical record to meet federal, state, and agency regulations and guidelines.
+ Inform the physician, RN Unit Manager...