Job Posting: Hospice MSW PRN

Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) Position Type: PRN (As Needed) Schedule: Scheduled days per week - TBD Minimum Availability Requirement: Must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours every 90 days

Position Summary

Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) is seeking a compassionate and experienced PRN Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and resource coordination to hospice patients and their families. This role focuses on supporting patients through end-of-life care by addressing emotional, social, and practical needs in accordance with physician orders, hospice plans of care, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention related to end-of-life care
• Assist patients and families with advance care planning, community resources, and bereavement support
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, chaplains, and the interdisciplinary hospice team (IDT)
• Participate in care planning meetings and case conferences as required
• Ensure compliance with hospice, Medicare, state, and agency regulations
• Complete documentation accurately and within required timeframes
• Participate in required compliance training and departmental development activities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
• Current, unrestricted social work licensure in the State of Kansas (LSCSW, LMSW, or LCSW, as applicable)
• Minimum of one (1) year of hospice, home health, or healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, and community resources
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance

Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visiting Nurses requires a criminal background check and motor vehicle (MVR) check for all employees once a conditional offer of employment has been extended by the hiring manager.