Case Manager BSW

UVA Health•Culpeper, VA

About The Position

The BSW Case Manager facilitates complex discharge planning as a member of the healthcare team. In collaboration with physicians and other team members, the role assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates proactive, complex, and safe discharge plans. The Case Manager 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 role also serves as a resource for discharge planning and care coordination and maintains current knowledge of community resources and post-acute care options. This is a full-time, non-exempt, day position with weekend and holiday rotations. It may require on-call responsibilities, travel between campus buildings and remote facilities, and out-of-town travel as needed. The role may require safety equipment, such as a HEPA mask, for infection prevention. The hourly base compensation range is $25.54–$37.17; individual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, and/or education. Applicable incentive compensation may be available for eligible positions.

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.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply critical thinking in varied 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 and the ability to manage, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks.
Weekend and holiday coverage is required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of constant standing, frequent walking, and bending or stooping; proficient communication, auditory, and visual skills; attention to detail and legible writing; and ability to lift, push, or pull 100 pounds. Safe Handling Equipment must be used for weights over 35 pounds.

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 with 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.
Share responsibility, authority, and accountability for management of care in accordance with current policies and 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 information about patients’ outpatient services and hospitalization, including advance directives, treatment consents, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plans, follow-up appointments, and health care education.
Participate in identifying opportunities to improve the experience for patients and guests and provide cultural information that supports treatment plans.
Review processes and identify and recommend opportunities for improvement.
Maintain confidentiality in matters related to patient care and visitor issues.
Respond properly to irregular and emergency situations.
Perform additional duties as assigned.