Social Worker MSW PRN

Job Summary

The Social Worker (MSW) at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is responsible for non-clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. The role involves crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high-risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance or other identified resource needs.

Qualifications

• Masters of Social Work (MSW) required
• 1+ years’ experience or MSW internship required
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred
• Certification in Social Work preferred
• Critical thinking skills, service excellence, and good interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and comprehend written/verbal instruction
• PC Skills

What You Will Do in This Role

• Work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs
• Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes
• Develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers
• Assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values
• Intervene with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness
• Engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care
• Provide emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end-of-life, terminal illness notifications, death notification (with physician), and crisis interventions

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

Additional Information

• HCA Florida Mercy Hospital is a 488-bed facility accredited by the Joint Commission and offers a wide range of medical specialties.
• We are designated as a Primary Stroke Center and have a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
• We are affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare Division and are sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine, Florida.
• We are committed to the care of the physical and spiritual needs of all the people we serve and follow the Catholic tradition of caring for God’s people.
• HCA Healthcare is recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute and spends an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
• Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future.