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Hawaii Pacific Health Social Worker, Oncology - Oncology in Honolulu, Hawaii
Job Description
Founded in 1921, Straub Medical Center includes a 159-bed hospital in Honolulu, a network of neighborhood clinics and a visiting specialist program that reaches throughout the state of Hawai'i. With over 200 physicians who are leaders in their fields, Straub provides its patients with diagnoses and treatments for more than 32 different medical specialties, including bone and joint, heart, cancer, endocrinology/diabetes, family medicine, gastroenterology, geriatric medicine, internal medicine, vascular and urology. Straub is home to the Pacific Region’s only multidisciplinary burn treatment center. The hospital consistently brings new technologies and innovative medical practices to Hawai'i, such as minimally invasive cardiac surgery and total joint replacement.
The board-certified physicians in the Oncology department evaluate and treat all types of cancer and blood disorders. At Straub's newly renovated Outpatient Treatment Center, patients receive blood transfusions, chemotherapy, nutritional support, antibiotics and other IV therapies. Straub's Certified Oncology Nurses are trained to provide education and emotional support to patients and their families. The Straub Cancer Center team includes board certified physicians, nurses, registered dietitians, outpatient and inpatient staff, and a quality of life professional. In addition to treatment and therapy, the Center offers family education and support group sessions to help patients and their families cope with illness.
If you are compassionate and empathetic, you could be our next Oncology Social Worker and provide resources to assist in initiating the management of service activities for specific oncology and/or chronically ill patient population. Your responsibilities include facilitating multidisciplinary communication and providing expert oversight of patient care plan including Psychosocial Assessment to support system initiatives and achieve optimal patient outcomes. We are looking for someone sensitive and perceptive, with a strong sense of community care and social service, who shares our commitment to creating a healthier Hawai‘i.
Location: Straub Medical Center, Honolulu, HI
Work Schedule: Day - 8 Hours
Work Type: Full Time Regular
FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining
Starting Hourly Rate: 35.88
Exempt: Yes
Minimum Qualifications: Current Hawai‘i Social Work license.
Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year clinical social work experience in an acute care setting.
EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets
Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. The pay rate, if displayed, is the minimum hourly rate for the position. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.
Position Social Worker, Oncology - Oncology
Category Social Services
Employment Type Employee
Location Straub Medical Center, Honolulu, HI
Req ID 24567