Social Worker

Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Day Shift, Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm, on call from 4:30 pm to 8 am one week out of the month)
Location: Saint Francis Hospital - Wilmington, DE

About the Role

The Social Worker monitors the patient’s progress throughout hospitalization and documents relevant findings with regard to Social Services and discharge planning in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Establish accountability for data-driven quality care, service, and financial outcomes related to patient transitions of care.
• Set priorities for improving processes and outcomes related to patient care transitions, focusing on appropriateness, efficacy, efficiency, timeliness, accessibility, continuity of care, safety, and respect for patient values and preferences.
• Prioritize and facilitate discharge planning in a timely manner for those with post-acute care needs to avoid unnecessary delays.
• Maintain documentation in the medical record and Midas.
• Interview patients/significant others within one working day of referral to obtain data on personal, social, medical, emotional, cultural, and religious history to delineate problems requiring Social Work intervention and plan appropriate services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members regarding discharge planning and arrange for needed care in the home or an alternate setting.
• Consult, assess, refer, and coordinate interventions in cases of suspected or actual child abuse, neglect, domestic violence, or sexual abuse.
• Complete appropriate assessments for assigned patients to identify gaps in care, develop goals, and facilitate interventions and resources.
• Assist patients/families in completing applications for Medicaid benefits.
• Manage the placement process into inpatient facilities, review financial resources for long-term placement, and provide education to the patient/family. Develop plans for transfer to SNF, acute rehabilitation facilities, assisted living, inpatient substance abuse centers, and inpatient psychiatric hospitals.
• Facilitate patient/family and provider meetings to develop and plan strategies related to psychosocial and economic issues, particularly those concerning care progression and transition. Act as liaison between patients/families and all care providers on social issues.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to identify patients at risk for rehospitalization and mediate barriers to a successful discharge plan.
• Assist the multidisciplinary team in maximizing patient function and independence by researching, accessing, or referring appropriate services and community agencies.
• Assess psychological and social aspects of patient care needs and collaborate on plan-of-care interventions.
• Prepare and maintain individual patient and departmental records according to department, federal, and state regulations; complete statistical information and prepare correspondence as needed.
• Adhere to Discharge Planning and Organizational policies and standards, as well as standards from external regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies (e.g., JCAHO, Department of Public Health).

Requirements

• Master’s in Social Work (MSW).
• At least 1 year of experience providing social work services in an acute care setting.
• Strong leadership ability and excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, and paid time off.
• 403B retirement plan, education assistance, and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.

About Us

For more than 90 years, Saint Francis Hospital has served the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County by providing compassionate healthcare of the highest quality. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia in 1924, Saint Francis heeds a particular call to serve those in need. Our ministry is to serve all who require expert medical care regardless of religion, race, color, creed, or economic status.