Care Navigator Social Worker (SW), Day Shift, Inpatient Rehabilitation
About The Position
Adventist Healthcare seeks to hire an experienced Care Navigator for our Inpatient Rehabilitation department who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a Care Navigator, you will: Complete a comprehensive psychosocial assessment with a focus on the patient's requirements as they transition to the next level of care Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other disciplines involved with the care of the patient to foster a coordinated approach to discharge planning Identify and navigate patient testing and treatment to reduce barriers to patient discharge and prevent delays in patient care; communicate barriers to leadership for resolution and trending Communicate with Utilization Review staff on any denials, issues, or barriers to discharge Identify services and resources available in the community and assist with patient connection to these services Participate in Interdisciplinary Rounds and other patient care conferences Document assessments and interventions according to departmental standards Participate in process improvement activities
Requirements
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in diverse clinical settings required
- Active Maryland License
- Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws that govern healthcare and case management
- Knowledge of community resources
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with Cerner EMR and All Scripts is preferred
Responsibilities
- Complete a comprehensive psychosocial assessment with a focus on the patient's requirements as they transition to the next level of care
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other disciplines involved with the care of the patient to foster a coordinated approach to discharge planning
- Identify and navigate patient testing and treatment to reduce barriers to patient discharge and prevent delays in patient care; communicate barriers to leadership for resolution and trending
- Communicate with Utilization Review staff on any denials, issues, or barriers to discharge
- Identify services and resources available in the community and assist with patient connection to these services
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Rounds and other patient care conferences
- Document assessments and interventions according to departmental standards
- Participate in process improvement activities
Benefits
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Free Employee parking
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
- Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
- Paid Time Off
- Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
- Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
