6 long term care jobs found

Overview As a Hospice Aide, you will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and provide various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The Hospice Aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care given.   As one of the only locally owned and operated hospice programs in North Alabama, we take pride in serving our community with the same compassion and dedication we’d want for our own families.  Our patients are at the heart of everything we do. From personalized care plans to 24/7 support, patient care drives our mission. We believe in quality of life, dignity in care, and the power of local connection.   Hospice Family is growing, and we need additional team members to support our excellence in care. Why join our team?  Locally Owned & Operated - A national corporation does not run us; our directives and...

Overview The Nurse Practitioner provides direct comprehensive interdisciplinary patient care and evidence based practice including obtaining comprehensive patient histories, performing complete physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing and screening, diagnosing illness, prescribing both pharmacological and other treatments for patients, works in collaboration with the Hospice team to provide hospital services and provides health maintenance and quality of life promotion interventions such as patient and family education and counseling. Also, the NP assumes accountability for indirect care responsibilities, which support patient care including staff and student education, clinical research, program development, and quality improvement. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: Education: Successful completion of Nurse Practitioner Program/Masters of Science in Nursing from an...

Overview Facilitates resource management activities for inpatients based on identified patients. Coordinates patient’s transition from hospital to home through collaboration with physicians, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to enhance continuity of patient care, promote cost effective utilization of resources and enhance patient, nurse and physician satisfaction. Provides psychosocial assessment, resources and intervention to hospitalized patients. Qualifications Education:  Require BS degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university and current Alabama licensure. Experience:  Two years hospital experience preferred. Comparable combination of education and experience will be considered.  Previous discharge planning or hospital based social service experience very beneficial. Additional Skills/Abilities:  Social Workers are expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, to be...

Overview Facilitates resource management activities for inpatients based on identified patients. Coordinates patient’s transition from hospital to home through collaboration with physicians, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to enhance continuity of patient care, promote cost effective utilization of resources and enhance patient, nurse and physician satisfaction. Provides psychosocial assessment, resources and intervention to hospitalized patients. Qualifications Education:  Require BS degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university and current Alabama licensure. Experience:  Two years hospital experience preferred. Comparable combination of education and experience will be considered.  Previous discharge planning or hospital based social service experience very beneficial. Additional Skills/Abilities:  Social Workers are expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, to be...

Overview Facilitates resource management activities for inpatients based on identified patients. Coordinates patient’s transition from hospital to home through collaboration with physicians, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to enhance continuity of patient care, promote cost effective utilization of resources and enhance patient, nurse and physician satisfaction. Provides psychosocial assessment, resources and intervention to hospitalized patients. Qualifications Education:  Require BS degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university and current Alabama licensure. Experience:  Two years hospital experience preferred. Comparable combination of education and experience will be considered.  Previous discharge planning or hospital based social service experience very beneficial. Additional Skills/Abilities:  Social Workers are expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, to be...

Posting Description We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.   JOB SUMMARY The Medical Social Worker LCSW at North Mississippi Health Services plays a pivotal role by coordinating assessment of psychosocial factors, providing direct case work, evaluating patient/family response to treatment, and communicating with patients, staff, and physicians. The Medical Social Worker LCSW is responsible for documenting patient care, providing mental health services including counseling and therapeutic interventions at the individual and group level, and developing treatment plans.  They also are responsible for managing patient care fund budget and depending on care setting, can bill for therapeutic services....