Case Manager BSW
About The Position
The BSW Case Manager facilitates complex discharge planning as a member of the healthcare team. Working with physicians and other healthcare professionals, the Case Manager assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates proactive, complex, and safe discharge plans. The role collaborates with an RN/MSW Case Manager for guidance on medically or psychosocially complex cases and shares responsibility, authority, and accountability for care management in accordance with UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper policies, procedures, mission, vision, and values. The Case Manager also serves as a resource for discharge planning and care coordination and maintains current knowledge of community resources and post-acute care options. The position requires weekend and holiday coverage and may involve on-call responsibilities, travel among campus buildings and remote facilities, and travel out of town as needed. Use of infection-prevention safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, may be required. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Virginia registered nurse licensure or a Social Work degree is required.
- Weekend and holiday coverage is required.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the 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.
- Ability to communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and all levels of authority.
- Physical ability to meet the stated medium-to-heavy demands, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending/stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; use Safe Handling Equipment for weights over 35 pounds.
- Proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of professional social work experience or healthcare experience.
- Case Management or related experience.
- Case Management certification.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and keyboarding.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate complex discharge planning and care coordination.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate safe discharge plans.
- Collaborate with RN/MSW Case Managers for guidance on medically and/or psychosocially complex cases.
- Share responsibility, authority, and accountability for care management in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Serve as a resource for discharge planning and care coordination.
- Maintain current knowledge of community resources and post-acute care options.
- Communicate relevant patient information, including outpatient services, hospitalization, advance directives, treatment consents, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plans, follow-up appointments, and health care education.
- Participate in identifying opportunities to improve the patient and guest experience and review processes for improvement.
- Respond appropriately and promptly to irregular and emergency situations.
- Maintain confidentiality in matters related to patient care and visitor issues.
- Provide cultural information to support treatment plans.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
