Medical Social Worker, Msw - Silver Spring, United States - RIT Solutions Inc

RIT Solutions Inc
RIT Solutions Inc
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Silver Spring, United States

4 weeks ago

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Description

Roles & Responsibilities
Participates in discharge planning, development and implementation of social care plans and resident assessments.

Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, arranging transportation, etc., as necessary, coordinating activities with other departments as necessary.

Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Promotes optimum transition of patient for appropriate and safe placement for discharge. Provides ongoing communication with patient and responsible persons of progress/status during stay.

Provides information to the patient/family on Medicare/Medicaid as well as other financial assistance programs available.

Provide consultation to staff in efforts to solve patient/family concerns related to psychosocial concerns, discharge planning and placement after SNU/ARU.

Demonstrates understanding of rules and regulations that govern SNU and ARU.

Demonstrates autonomy, professional judgement, responsibility and reliability.

Provide written and/or oral reports regarding social service programs and activities as directed by such committee(s). Conduct grievance tracking and report out in the appropriate meeting. Evaluate and implement recommendations as they may pertain to social services.

Participates in the quality programs for SNU/ARU.

Demonstrates flexibility to meet patient/family needs.

Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.


Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.


Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.


Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization's Mission, Values, and Impact our key results.

Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.

Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.


Minimum Qualifications
Must have LMSW with recent hospital experience for the last 2 years.


Required Skills:

Traveller Social Worker


Job Type:
Contract


Pay:
$ $49.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

  • Nursing home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

  • Clinical Social Worker (preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Silver Spring, MD: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
On the road
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