The Franklin VNA & Hospice is a non-profit, independent Home Care agency that was incorporated in 1945. One nurse was hired to work for what was then called "Franklin Public Health Nurse". Care provided was mostly to the underprivileged and the nurse was called "the district nurse".

By 1960, the nurse had a helper and the office was a cubby hole in the Franklin Police Station. In 1965, the staff consisted of 2 nurses, 2 aides, a secretary and a director and the agency moved to a bigger office at Franklin Regional Hospital. In 1975, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase and remodeling of a plumbing supply building on Chestnut Street. The staff grew to 4 or 5 nurses, several home health aides and homemakers, a secretary and the director (about 15 to 20 people in all).

In 1991, as home care became more necessary because people were being discharged from hospitals sooner than they had been before, a second floor was added to the building on Chestnut Street.  Nurses were now able to provide IV therapy and other high tech care at home. Staff grew to accommodate the increased need.

In 2005, the VNA received Medicare certification for Hospice. The Hospice program allows people with terminal illnesses to spend their remaining days at home among their loved ones. In its first year, the Franklin VNA Hospice Program cared for more than 30 clients and their families in Franklin, Tilton and Northfield, making over 750 home visits in the course of their care.

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company Size: 11-50 employees

Franklin VNA & Hospice

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**Description**

**POSITION BENEFITS**

-  Competitive Pay

-  Excellent Hours. Work weekdays only from 8am-4pm weekdays (40 hours a week)

-  Small family centered agency that encourages a work -life balance.

-  Paid Time Off

-  Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

-  Employer paid Life and Disability insurance.

-  401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching Contributions

-  Mileage Reimbursement

-  Free Training

-  Employee referral bonuses

**Job Summary**

Perform general social work services that endeavor to maintain, strengthen and safeguard home and family life where there is social and/or health needs that interfere with independent functioning of individuals or families. Provide services to people regardless of their ability to pay, within the resources available.

**Essential Functions And Responsibilities**

~~Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.~~

- Provide rehabilitative and supportive casework geared toward restoring patients to their optimum level of social and health adjustment including assisting patients and their families in understanding, accepting, and following medical recommendations.

- Help patients utilize the resources of their families and the community including referring patients to resources or acting as an advocate on behalf of the patients in their dealings with other health and welfare agencies.

- Assist patients and their families with personal and environmental difficulties, which predispose them toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care to include counseling members of the patient’s family to assist patients with admission to a nursing home.

- Consult with the physician and other members of the healthcare team for the purpose of assisting them to understand significant social, emotional, and environmental factors related to the patient’s health problems.

- Prepare clinical/progress notes on the day of the visit and incorporate same in the clinical record and provide summaries and re-evaluations as applicable.

- Attend case conferences and IDT.

- Participate in staff development and revision of the physician’s plan of treatment.

- Participate in staff development activities and in-service education.

- Participate in discharge planning and in-service programs.

- Act as a consultant to other agency personnel.

- Communicate effectively with all healthcare providers.

- Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Case Manager to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.

- Provide notifications that affect agreed services with the company.

- Provide services on a short-term basis (two to three visits) to a beneficiary's family member or caregiver when it is shown that a brief intervention is necessary to remove a clear and direct impediment to the effective treatment of the beneficiary's medical condition or to the rate of recovery.

- Take appropriate action to obtain available community resources to assist in resolving the beneficiary's problem.

- Perform other duties assigned.

**Requirements**

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work approved by the Council of Social Work Education.

- Current MSW license to practice Social Work in the State of New Hampshire is preferred but not required.

- Minimum of 1-year experience as a Social Worker, preferably in a home healthcare setting.

**Skills And Abilities**

- Ability to assess social and emotional factors related to the beneficiary's illness, the need for care, their response to treatment, and adjustment to care.

- Ability to assess the relationship of the medical and nursing requirements to the home situation, financial resources, and the community resources available.

- Ability to work independently and take initiative.

- Good judgment and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to demonstrate courtesy, compassion and respect in relating to patients, families, visitors, physicians and co-workers.

- Ability to work as a team and maintain positive working relationships with employees and healthcare professionals.

- Ability to document patient care accurately according to healthcare standards and plan of care.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and other industry specific programs.

- Must demonstrate ethical conduct and build trust with patients and family members.

- Ability to follow safety guidelines as instructed by the agency.

- Ability to wear protective clothing such as mask, glove, head cover, safety glasses, etc.

- Ability to travel required. Travel throughout central New Hampshire is required.

- Current drivers’ license is required.

- Proof of automobile insurance is required.

- Ability to pass a motor vehicle background screening is required.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT**

- Job requires physical activities including but not limited to, standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, crouching, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking and hearing.

- Job requires light physical work including the ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, 10 lbs. regularly.

- Job requires close visual acuity including the ability to see at or within arm’s reach.

- Job is subject to inside environmental conditions, low noise level.

Full-Time Medical Social Worker

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