Case Manager BSW

UVA Health•Culpeper, VA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The BSW Case Manager serves to facilitate complex discharge planning and is a valued member of the healthcare team. They collaborate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate proactive, complex, and safe discharge plans. Collaborates with RN/MSW Case Manager for guidance with medically and/or psychosocially complex cases. The BSW Case Manager along with the other members of the healthcare team accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management of care. This shall be in accordance with the current policies and procedures, mission, vision, and values of UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper. Serves as a resource for discharge planning and care coordination. Maintains current knowledge of available community resources and post-acute care options.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Registered nurse in Virginia or Social Work degree required.
Weekend and holiday coverage.
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 Relation skills.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize, and follow through multiple tasks.
Constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping.
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years professional social work experience or two or more years healthcare experience preferred.
Case Management or related experience preferred.
Case Management Certification preferred.
Knowledge/Competence of Microsoft Office products and keyboarding.
May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention.
On call responsibilities as directed.
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.

Responsibilities

Facilitate complex discharge planning.
Collaborate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate proactive, complex, and safe discharge plans.
Collaborate with RN/MSW Case Manager for guidance with medically and/or psychosocially complex cases.
Accept responsibility, authority, and accountability for management of care in accordance with current policies and procedures, mission, vision, and values of UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper.
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 communication and updates to patients and guests and ensures their needs are being met, when applicable.
Respond quickly and properly to irregular and emergency situations.
Review processes, identifying and recommending opportunities for improvement.
Monitor the quality of core Public Safety processes.
Hold subordinates accountable for customer service standards and initiates remediation when needed.
Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitor issues.
Actively participate in identifying areas of opportunity to improve the experience for patients and guests.
Provide cultural information to facilitate support for a treatment plan.
Ensure that information pertaining to the patient's outpatient services, hospitalization, (i.e., advance directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, follow-up appointments and Health Care Education) are accurately communicated.
Perform additional duties as assigned.