Care Navigator Social Worker (SW), Day Shift, Inpatient Rehabilitation

About the role

Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Care Navigator for our Inpatient Rehabilitation department.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessment with focus on patient’s requirements as they transition to the next level of care
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other disciplines involved with the care of the patient to foster a coordinated approach to discharge planning
• Identify and navigate patient testing and treatment to reduce barriers to patient discharge and prevent delays in patient care; communicate barriers to leadership for resolution and trending
• Communicate with Utilization Review staff on any denials, issues, or barriers to discharge
• Identify services and resources available in the community and assist with patient connection to these services
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Rounds and other patient care conferences
• Document assessments and interventions according to departmental standards
• Participate in process improvement activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW), or Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of an associate of science degree required, bachelor’s degree preferred
• SW - minimum of 3 years experience in diverse clinical settings required
• RN - minimum of 1- 3 years experience in diverse clinical settings required
• Prior Case Management experience is strongly preferred
• Active Maryland License
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Prior experience with Cerner EMR and All Scripts is preferred
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws that govern healthcare and case management
• Knowledge of community resources

Benefits

Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Free Employee parking
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
Paid Time Off
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

Pay

$71,932.12 - $107,889.60

Schedule

Full-time
Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week
Typical Daily Schedule: Monday through Friday
Shift Type: Day

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background.