Medical Social Worker

City/State

Work Shift

Overview:

Overview

Supports and complies with quality activities and performance standards. Uses a family systems theory framework to gather information, to include, patient's social, psychological, cultural, environmental and financial situation.; Identifies legal, financial, social, educational and environmental factors which may affect medical care and/or discharge plans.; Informs care team members of critical information that will affect patient's stay while in the hospital and/or discharge.; Assesses and assures appropriate reporting of any potential/actual abusive relationships, such as child/adult abuse and/or neglect and domestic violence.; Assesses upon request any psychiatric/substance abuse disorders and initiates or assists in arranging appropriate interventions and referrals for treatment upon discharge.; Assessments are completed within one business day of referral.; Monitors clinical and financial indicators (i.e. length of stay, readmission rates, etc.) and takes action to achieve continuous improvement.; Incorporates differential diagnostic approaches including DSM V as needed or within scope of practice.; Practices under the NASW Code of Ethics.; Participates in continuing education, workshops, didactics, and conferences.; Uses evidence based practice to provide social work interventions. Expedites the discharge plan through excellent networking and team skills.; Provides patient advocacy and ensures patient's Freedom of Choice and Medicare's Important Message.; Provides timely follow up with all multidisciplinary team members in order to complete the discharge plan.; Attends multidisciplinary rounds to ensure timely communication with team. Receives referrals for appropriate placement from Care Coordinator and reviews patient information from electronic record.; Interviews patient and/or family regarding facilities and secures signature on Freedom of Choice form and Medicare Important Message.; Completes Medicaid's assessment tool.; Updates Resource Management Center with any changes in insurance/demographic information, patient's level of care.; Updates Care Coordinator of patient's post-acute discharge plan.; Ensures that appropriate discharge documentation is available to accompany patient to facility.; Attends Unit Rounds and huddles to keep multidisciplinary team informed of patient status.; Communicates with physicians regarding Discharge Plan.; Stays in communication with patient and family regarding post-acute plans.; Coordinates appropriate transportation.

Certication in Case Management (CCM, ACM RN-C) required within one year of eligibility. BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Education

Masters Degree Required

Certification/Licensure

None Required

Experience

1 year of patient care required.

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

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Sentara Port Warwick offers a unique level of convenience and comprehensive care in the heart of Newport News. Located just down the road from Oyster Point City Center and Tech Center Marketplace, the quiet neighborhood campus features a 24-hour emergency department, primary care and specialty care, advanced imaging services, therapy services, and so much more. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.