Social Worker MSW PRN

HCA • Fort Worth, TX

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Social Worker MSW PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Fort Worths Outpatient Transplant Clinic, 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(an) Social Worker MSW PRN 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 Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for non-clinical, psychosocial assessments and interventions for the Transplant Clinic. The MSW is dedicated to patient and family-centered care that values personal self-determination, prioritization, and engages in creative and compassionate problem-solving.

Requirements

• Social Worker with a MSW degree required
• 1 yr experience in an Acute Care setting required

Responsibilities

• You will work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
• You will identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery. These barriers include financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual.
• You will maintain a thorough working knowledge of the rules of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes. You will possess a thorough understanding of managed-care concepts and length-of-stay management relating to patient and organizational fiscal responsibility.
• You will perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
• You will coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers. You will assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
• You will intervene with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness. You will engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.

What This Job Offers

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