Join Cleveland Clinic’s Fairview Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Fairview Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Fairview Hospital’s Cancer Center is equipped with leading-edge treatment technology and is staffed with highly trained caregivers that assist patients through every aspect of the treatment and recovery process. You will be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
A caregiver in this position works days, 8:00am—4:30pm
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Manage all aspects of discharge planning for assigned patients to ensure a timely discharge and provide appropriate connection with post-discharge care providers.
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Work with families exhibiting complex family dynamics.
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Communicate with interdisciplinary team about the discharge planning status of all patients referred.
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Educate patients, family and physician regarding post-acute options and address freedom of choice and financial concerns.
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Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessment and interventions and makes treatment recommendations to engage patients and families in adherence to the treatment plan by reducing or eliminating the social, psychological, financial, behavioral, and regulatory barriers to successful medical outcomes.
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Serve as a resource person to provide counseling and intervention related to treatment decisions and end-of-life issues.
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Advocate for patient and family by providing intervention in cases involving child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elderly abuse, institutional abuse, and sexual assault.
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Advocate for patient and family empowerment and independence to make autonomous health care decisions and access needed services within the health care system and community.
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Support department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
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Serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff and represents the department on committees.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Master's degree in social work
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OR Master's of Science in Social Administration (MSSA).
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Current state licensure as a Social Worker.
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Eligible licensure includes LSW, LISW, LISW-S
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Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) required upon hire.
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Excellent communication and negotiation skills necessary to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
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Show ability to work independently and with teams.
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Must be flexible, open-minded, and adaptable to change.
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For Homecare and Hospice field staff only: Valid Ohio Driver’s license upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.
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For Homecare and Hospice field staff only: Proof of automobile insurance coverage with $100,000/$300,000 coverage, upon hire; per policy 8-175 thereafter.
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For Homecare and Hospice field staff only: Eligible licensure includes LSW, LISW or LISW-
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Care Management Department: Certification as a Case Manager within one year of eligibility from an approved professional organization.
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Three years’ experience in healthcare system to include exposure to and experience in pre acute and post-acute care.
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Hospital Social Work experience.
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Knowledge of community resources.
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Home Care and/or Hospice Social Work experience (for candidates applying to those roles).
Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
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Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
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Ability to work with physical records, such as retrieving and filing. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
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Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
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Requires normal or corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
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In some locations ability to lift up to 10 pounds
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.