Social Worker II Per Diem Days
About The Position
The individual in this position is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient's resources and right to self-determination. The individual in this position has overall responsibility to assess the patient for transition needs including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission. Conducts complex psycho-social assessment and interventions to promote timely throughput, safe discharge and prevent avoidable readmissions. This position integrates national standards for case management scope of services including: Transition Management promoting appropriate length of stay, readmission prevention and patient satisfaction Care Coordination by demonstrating throughput efficiency while assuring care is sequenced and provided at the appropriate level of care Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TJC accreditation standards and Tenet policy Education provided to physicians, patients, families and caregivers Participates in planning the social work component required in selected hospital programs Provides in-service education for staff Collaborate with community providers to develop educational resources appropriate for staff and patients/patient representatives
Requirements
- Master in Social Work (MSW)
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lead and coordinate activities of a diverse group of people in a fast paced environment
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Computer literacy
Nice To Haves
- Accredited Case Manager (ACM) preferred.
- Minimum of two year acute hospital experience preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
- Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
- Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
- Registered nurses - Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) - 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
- Benefits may vary by location and role
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
