Registered Social Worker / Registered Nurse

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Meridian, MS

5d

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job engages in generalist (RSW) social work practice in the medical setting based upon social work theory, knowledge, ethics, methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial or biopsychosocial functioning, and problem solving skills with patients and their caregivers. Participates in information and referral services for patients in the agency setting and collaborates with nurses, physicians, allied health professionals and community agency representatives to respond to patient needs and works with all members of the healthcare team. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Education Required - Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Work Experience Required - Five years of post-bachelor's full time social work experience
• Certified Social Worker (CSW) as verified by the LABSWE or Registered Social Worker (RSW) certificate as verified by the LABSWE and five years post MSW/BSW full time social work experience
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, keyboard, and various software packages specific to role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the required job rocesses.
• Working knowledge of common disease entities and disorders and medical terminology in order to understand acute and ongoing needs of patients and families.
• Ability and skills to interview diagnose and analyze/address patient and family continuing care needs.
• Basic knowledge of eligibility criteria for managed care programs such as those funded by Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial Insurance Plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with patients, families, multidisciplinary team members, departmental peers, and community agency personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred - Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Preferred - Experience in a medical setting, or in a community resources or client service setting

Responsibilities

• Assists with or conducts patient assessment interviews and coordinates discharge plans.
• Identifies and provides helpful resources to patients and families.
• Maintains patient records and documents and communicates critical information to the medical team.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and required certifications through continuing education and development.
• Monitors and utilizes resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees