Medical Social Worker Prn - Austin, United States - St. David's Medical Center

St. David's Medical Center
St. David's Medical Center
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Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Introduction:


Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Medical Social Worker PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St.

David's Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.


Benefits:

St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.

The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, longterm care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long
- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits


_ Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues.

Do you want to work as a(an) Medical Social Worker PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are 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


Job Summary and Qualifications:


As a Medical Social Worker, you will be responsible for promoting patient-centered care by evaluating psychosocial needs, providing community service coordination for identified patient populations, and providing support and crisis intervention where indicated.

You will work as a liasion between the patient and the community resources/post-acute care providers.

You will create and facilitate timely implementation of discharge plans and arrange post-acute interventions identified in the plan of care.

You will facilitate patient movement across the continuum of care and identify, address, and track barriers to patient throughput.

  • You will respond timely to referrals from the Registered Nurse Case Manager or other staff when risk factors for social determinants of health are identified
  • You will perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate plans of care for high risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs
  • You will identify and address barriers to discharge and recover, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual
  • You will provide education to patients and caregivers regarding community resources and postacute level of care criteria, benefits, and coverage
  • You will engage in community outreach and program development to support patient and caregiver needs
Job Requirements

Experience

  • Knowledgeable about internal, community and postacute care resources
  • Basic social worker skills including, but not limited to, empathy, sensitivity to cultural and ethnic diversity, advocacy, communication and crisis intervention
  • Acute care social work experience preferred
Education

  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
Licenses and Certifications

  • State licensure through the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
  • Certification in Social Work or Case Management preferred

St. David's Medical Center is a full-service hospital located in central Austin, Texas. This
300+ bed facility features a 24-hour emergency department,
the regions largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and the internationally-renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St. David's Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The full scope of services provided at St. David's Medical Center includes cancer care, heart and vascular care, imaging services, joint replacement and orthopedics, women's services, complex surgical services, and a Bariatric Surgery Center. The facility is home to a
60+ bed rehabilitation hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient comprehensive care.

St. David's Medical Center is part of St.

David's HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area.

St. David's HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA
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