Social Worker IHR Care Coordination Registry Evenings.

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Geneva, IL

9d•$43 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker role reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all regulatory and accreditation standards. The Social Worker assumes responsibility for providing medical social work services to patients, families, and staff. In collaboration with the Case Manager, this position assists patients and families in adjusting to episodes of acute and chronic illness, in coping with lifestyle changes precipitated by illness or disability, in participating in restorative health programs, in assisting with discharge recommendations, and in addressing issues of terminality. Hours are 4pm-1am and call as needed and weekends as needed. This is working in the ED

Requirements

Basic PC knowledge - Microsoft Word, Windows, E-Mail
Demonstrates an awareness of ethical practices and adheres to a professional code of conduct
Strong customer service skills
Must be able to communicate effectively
Must exhibit competence in communication skills, psychosocial assessment, knowledge of community resources, and laws/regulations which impact health care services
Must be self-motivated, able to work well with minimal supervision, and be able to multitask
Must possess good listening skills, be customer service and satisfaction driven, and have strong teamwork skills
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
Walking 50 75% of the time
Must be willing to respond to on-call pages within 45 minutes of call
Must have a Masters Degree in Social Work or related field
Must be an LSW/LCSW or MSW/CSW

Nice To Haves

CPR certification

Responsibilities

Providing medical social work services to patients, families, and staff.
Assisting patients and families in adjusting to episodes of acute and chronic illness.
Assisting patients and families in coping with lifestyle changes precipitated by illness or disability.
Assisting patients and families in participating in restorative health programs.
Assisting with discharge recommendations.
Addressing issues of terminality.