Social Worker BSW PRN

HCA Healthcare • Weatherford, TX

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About The Position

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Social Worker BSW? At Medical City Weatherford, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. The Social Worker (BSW) is responsible for promoting patient-centered care by evaluating psychosocial needs and providing community service coordination for identified patient populations. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, the BSW acts as a liaison between the patient and community resources/post-acute care providers. The BSW creates and facilitates the timely implementation of discharge plans and arranges post-acute interventions identified in the plan of care. The BSW facilitates patient movement across the continuum of care.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Bachelor of Social Work in the State of TX.
• 1+ years experience of Social Work required.
• Acute care, medical social work experience highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Social Work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with RN Case Managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
• Maintains effective communication between members of the care team.
• Identifies and addresses barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical and spiritual.
• Performs thorough assessments and develops appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
• Obtains inputs from the RN Case Manager to ensure the discharge plan is appropriate and aligns with the patient care plan.
• Reassesses and modifies patient discharge plan as needed, in conjunction with the clinical team.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary care planning process and performs proactive discharge planning.
• Provides education to patients and caregivers regarding community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits, and coverage.
• Coordinates and facilitates meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers.
• Assists patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
• Engages in community outreach and program development to support patients/families/caregivers.
• Provides expertise in post-acute services and community resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
• 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.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree