Care Coordinator / Social Worker - Inpatient - Per Diem

Shift: 1st
Schedule: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Hours per week: Varied - Per Diem
Benefits Status: Not Eligible
Department: Care Coordination

About the Role

The Social Worker is responsible for completing bio-psychosocial assessment and discharge planning evaluation for patients admitted to Beloit Memorial Hospital. The Social Worker will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to provide resource and referral information to ensure a smooth transition from the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Screening assessments, clinical review, assess readmissions, and develop patient-centered discharge plans to address potential discharge barriers.
• Review readmission risk with the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure that initial evaluations and discharge planning assessments are completed according to department policy.
• Demonstrate management of crisis situations in an empathetic and professional manner.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to ensure appropriate recommendations and referrals for discharge planning.
• Maintain documentation to reflect the most updated discharge plan.
• Participate in Quality Improvement projects identified by the department.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of resources and referral information.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and all regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Report significant errors or unanticipated outcomes in patient care which result in harm.
• Adhere to best practice standards consistent with the Social Work Code of Ethics.
• Practice ethical conduct and maintain confidentiality for personal and medical information.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (Master's Degree preferred).
• Certification to practice as a social worker in the State of Wisconsin (minimum of temporary certification).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team.

Reporting Relationship: Manager and Director of Care Coordination.