Social Worker Care Coordinator

Overview

Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; occasional on-call + holiday on call rotation

Responsibilities

• Take charge of discharge coordination to ensure smooth, timely transitions of care that support both excellent patient outcomes and efficient patient flow within the hospital.
• Evaluate each patient’s clinical condition and psychosocial needs, identifying risk factors and designing a plan of care.
• Pinpoint essential interventions and work closely with physicians and primary nurses to tailor care plans to the patient’s specific situation and goals.
• Build trust and collaboration by working directly with patients and their loved ones, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met.
• Play a central role in care coordination rounds, complex care discussions, and unit-based team meetings, promoting clear communication and unified planning across the care team.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Social Work license in Iowa and Illinois required. License in second state must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• CPR certification upon hire.
• Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Experience: 1-2 years post graduate experience.