SOCIAL WORKER (MA/MSW) - DISCHARGE PLANNING
About The Position
The Social Worker will deal with the timely assessment of psychosocial issues of patients and their families/support systems while advocating/coordinating a discharge plan and ensuring concurrent appropriate utilization of hospital services, coupled with available community services. Areas such as, but not limited to, medication assistance, living wills, health proxy’s, available literature and resources in the community will be covered as needs are identified. They will maintain knowledge concerning regulatory standards, ex. JCAHO, ACHA etc., and will assist with keeping the department compliant with these standards. They will provide assistance and expertise with disease support groups and programs within the hospital as needed. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes stroke alert process. Works with the stroke patient and family for discharge planning and treatment based on needs, condition and prognosis of patient. Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1 hour online training.
Requirements
- Prepared MSW or LCSW required
- 1 year acute hospital experience preferred
Nice To Haves
- Past oncology experience preferred
Responsibilities
- timely assessment of psychosocial issues of patients and their families/support systems
- advocating/coordinating a discharge plan
- ensuring concurrent appropriate utilization of hospital services, coupled with available community services
- maintaining knowledge concerning regulatory standards, ex. JCAHO, ACHA etc.
- assisting with keeping the department compliant with these standards
- providing assistance and expertise with disease support groups and programs within the hospital as needed
- recognizing the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead
- verbalizing stroke alert process
- working with the stroke patient and family for discharge planning and treatment based on needs, condition and prognosis of patient
- maintaining currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1 hour online training
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Educational Assistance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
