Lead Social Worker

HCA•Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

Do you have the career opportunities as a Social Worker Lead you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida North Florida Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Social Worker Lead where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! The primary purpose of the Lead Social Worker is to ensure that primary operations of the Case Management Department function efficiently. This position maintains a caseload or equivalent assignment as volume dictates while providing a first line resource to Medical Social Workers. The Lead Social Worker may be called upon to act as a liaison for the medial and social issues that may arise and communicates information and recommendations to management as needed. HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center. For over 49 years, we have served North Central Florida. We offer comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences. We offer minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment. Other services that we provide include women's health and wound therapy. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our hospital has an Accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC (American College of Cardiology) and is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. We are committed to patient safety and quality of care. We have received the highest scores available in recognition of this commitment. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Social Worker Lead opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

Masters Degree
Minimum two years' experience in Medical Social Work required

Nice To Haves

5 years Medical Social Work preferred

Responsibilities

Performs ongoing monitoring of caseload for Social Workers based on appropriate level of care, utilization of services and plan of care. Ensures equitable caseload assignments.
Rounds with Social Workers over course of day as assigned by Manager/Director.
First line resource to Social Workers. Elevates issues as appropriate.
Monitors patient admit status and ensures timely intervention and reporting by Case Managers/ Social Workers.
Maintains a caseload or equivalent assignment as volume dictates.
When staffing necessitates will take full caseload/assignment.
Works with the social work team for education, accountability, elevation of professionalism in partnership with Director and Manager of Case Management.
Communicates potential/actual need for employee remediation to Manager and/or Director.
Performs initial screening of identified patients for appropriate level of care, priority, payer status and high risk criteria.
Collaborates with physicians and healthcare team in planning the care of patients and families within the acute setting and along the healthcare continuum.
Involves the physician, patient and family in planning care and the discharge plan.
Utilizes discharge planning rounds with physicians and care conferences with staff to plan and coordinate care.
Monitors plan of care to ensure timely and cost-effective use of resources.
Monitors patient's progress along the plan of care and intervenes appropriately on variances when identified.
Coordinates with and corresponds to appropriate agencies and third-party payers regarding pre-admission screening, concurrent, outpatient and retrospective review process as it relates to federal and commercial insurance plans to maximize positive financial outcomes.
Regular, punctual and dependable attendance.
Assists manager in PI, Quality, and other studies/reports as needed. Collects and interprets data, reporting them to appropriate committees or persons.
In manager's absence, assists Director in assigned duties and assigned meetings and acts as liaison between staff and administration. Ensures daily flow of department is maintained.
Assists manager with employee's yearly evaluation, providing input into staff development.
Attends meetings and committees as assigned by manager.
Shares after hours call with Manager and Director.
Performs other related functions as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.