Case Manager BSW

UVA Health•Culpeper, VA

3d•$26 - $37

About The Position

The BSW Case Manager facilitates complex discharge planning as a valued member of the healthcare team. The role collaborates with physicians and other healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate proactive, complex, and safe discharge plans. The BSW Case Manager collaborates with an RN/MSW Case Manager for guidance on medically and/or psychosocially complex cases and shares responsibility, authority, and accountability for management of care in accordance with UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper policies, procedures, mission, vision, and values. The position serves as a resource for discharge planning and care coordination and maintains current knowledge of available community resources and post-acute care options. The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned. Weekend and holiday coverage is required, and on-call responsibilities may be assigned. Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Virginia registered nurse credential or a Social Work degree.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to apply critical thinking in a variety of situations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of staff.
Basic computer competency.
Advanced assessment and teaching skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong customer relations skills.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks.
Weekend and holiday coverage is required.
Ability to meet the described physical demands: constant standing, frequent walking and bending/stooping, proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills, attention to detail, legible writing, and ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds. Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.
May require use of safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, for infection prevention.
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of professional social work experience or healthcare experience.
Case Management or related experience.
Case Management Certification.
Knowledge or competence in Microsoft Office products and keyboarding.

Responsibilities

Facilitate complex discharge planning.
Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate proactive, complex, and safe discharge plans.
Collaborate with an RN/MSW Case Manager for guidance on medically and/or psychosocially complex cases.
Accept responsibility, authority, and accountability for management of care in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, mission, vision, and values.
Serve as a resource for discharge planning and care coordination.
Maintain current knowledge of available community resources and post-acute care options.
Communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and all levels of authority.
Provide patients and guests with communication and updates and ensure their needs are met, when applicable.
Respond quickly and properly to irregular and emergency situations.
Review processes and identify and recommend opportunities for improvement.
Maintain confidentiality in matters related to patient care and visitor issues.
Participate in identifying opportunities to improve the experience for patients and guests.
Provide cultural information to facilitate support for a treatment plan.
Ensure information about outpatient services, hospitalization, advance directives, treatment consents, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plans, follow-up appointments, and health care education is accurately communicated.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Provide weekend and holiday coverage and fulfill on-call responsibilities as directed.
Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.