Medical Social Worker - Home Health & Hospice
Colchester, VT
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Summary for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Specialty: Home Health & Hospice (Medical Social Worker)
Location: Vermont (specific city/state not provided)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Facility & Unit Information

• Hospice census: ~100 patients total

  • 21 beds inpatient (McClure Miller Respite House)
  • 80 patients in home, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), Assisted Living Facility (ALF) settings
• Unit Specialty: Home Health Hospice
• Teaching Facility: Yes
• Teaching Hospital Experience: Not required
• Trauma Level: N/A
• Nurse-Patient Ratio:

  • Home setting: 12-14 patients per nurse
  • Inpatient (MMRH) day shift: 5-7 patients
  • Inpatient overnight shift: up to 11 patients
• Ancillary Staff: CNA/PCT available (4 per shift)
• Advanced Practice Provider: Full-time Nurse Practitioner on unit

Job Details

• Employment Type: Contract (12 weeks)
• Shift Hours:

  • Inpatient (MMRH): 7-7:30 (12-hour shifts)
  • Home Hospice: 8 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
• Rotation: Between home hospice and inpatient respite house
• Scheduling: No self-scheduling; weekend shifts required on rotation
• Call Requirements: Rare coverage needed, may cover on-call team
• Holiday Requirements: If needed
• Floating: Not currently required, but some cross-setting training expected

Patient Population & Care

• Patient Population: Terminally ill patients with prognosis of 6 months or less
• Age Range: Primarily adults, occasionally pediatrics in home setting
• Care Focus: Hospice/end-of-life care, complex symptom management, education
• Procedures & Protocols:

  • Pain management including continuous infusion and palliative sedation
  • Central line care (PORT/IVAD, PICC)
  • Tracheostomy and wound care
  • Ostomy and drain management
  • Venipuncture for labs/specimens
• Equipment Used:

  • CADD pumps, feeding pumps, suction units, BiPAP/CPAP, nebulizers, IV pumps, glucose and INR monitors
• Respiratory and anesthesia support: Not available 24/7 onsite

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Minimum Clinical Experience: 3-5 years
• Minimum Specialty Experience: 3 years in Home Health/Hospice
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Certifications Required: BLS
• Orientation: 2-3 days, includes online onboarding and training on documentation system (Net Smart)
• Documentation System: Net Smart (Oasis not required for Hospice)

Dress Code & Professional Appearance

• Scrubs/Color: Business casual or non-hospital scrubs in non-institutional colors
• Shoes: Closed toe, supportive
• Jewelry: Limited, cannot interview with precautions
• Hair/Beard: Neat and tidy
• Nail Polish: Not allowed

Additional Information for Medical Social Worker Role

• Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Licensure: Vermont LMSW required
• Experience: 2+ years relevant experience
• Schedule: Monday to Sunday, all 8-hour shifts, no block schedules
• Cross Coverage: May be expected to cover adult home health, hospice, and community hospice as needed
• Transportation: Reliable personal transportation required due to lack of public transit and winter driving conditions (snow tires recommended)
• Employment History: Complete work history required including bed count, EMR, and facility type

Summary

This is a 12-week travel contract for a Medical Social Worker with a Master’s degree and Vermont LMSW licensure, working in a home health and hospice setting with a mix of inpatient and home visits. The role requires strong clinical experience in hospice care, comfort with end-of-life symptom management, and the ability to work varied shifts including weekends. Reliable transportation and readiness for winter driving conditions are essential.