Hospital Social Worker - Frisco, United States - Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco

Description

Hospital Social Worker - Discharge Planner / PRN Summary: Facilitates progress through the continuum of care, from Pre- Admission through Discharge; Evaluates patients for discharge planning needs and appropriately directs the patient's care; Monitors resource consumption for most effective use; Provides feedback to payors on patient's clinical status and secures approvals for additional days of stay; Identifies teaching and psychosocial concerns for the best patient outcome; Functions as Patient Advocate to assist patients in resolving concerns


Qualifications:

Previous experience in case management/discharge planning preferred; acute care experience preferred; experience with Mother/ Baby preferred Current Texas license as RN or Medical Social Work required Ability to work independently; working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred; willingness to learn computer applications necessary for work functions; ability to adapt to changing situations and various personalities with a positive attitude Responsibilities: Demonstrates knowledge and skill level necessary to assist the healthcare team in meeting the patient's discharge planning needs.

Serves as a liaison with community agencies, organizations, or groups to promote services and opportunities for the health care consumer as delegated.

Effectively interviews patients and families and assesses psychosocial status, relationships, and post-hospital care needs when indicated. Identifies patient and family problem areas and develops an appropriate treatment plan.

Participates in discharge planning rounds by providing relevant information and collaborating with the treatment team regarding psychological adjustment and continuity of care needs or concerns as requested.

Identifies patient's and family learning needs and implements education, properly documenting patient's medical records. Assists in crisis situations. Provides ongoing emotional support to enable patient and family to adjust to limitations or disability.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to make contact (concurrently or retrospectively) with the patient's payor source to provide clinical updates to secure approval (certification) for days of hospitalization.

Documents insurance contacts properly. Facilitates proper resource management by assisting patients through the continuum of care in a timely manner. Performs the functions of the Patient Advocate to assist the patient and their family in resolving conflicts or concerns. Adheres to hospital policies. APPLY HERE