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Sheridan Memorial Hospital Social Worker Case Manager - $15,000 Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance in Sheridan, Wyoming
$15,000 Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance
ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL At Sheridan Memorial Hospital, we are proud to be ranked in the top 13.6% of hospitals rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We believe that our ability to deliver excellent healthcare begins with our people, and we are proud of our more than 850 skilled, experienced, and caring employees. We have over 100 providers who specialize in 25 areas of expertise. Our facility is state-of-the-art, and we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient-centered care. · Nestled at the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains in northern Wyoming, spectacular scenery and outdoor activities abound. Our hospital has the latest technology and equipment comparative to that of many larger facilities, and you will find our staff is friendly, compassionate, caring, and courteous. We focus on creating and nurturing a workplace that encourages, recognizes, and rewards individual effort and creativity. Leadership is responsive to changing modes of healthcare delivery and adapts accordingly. We value effective communication and honesty and believe teamwork based on mutual respect is key to success. JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision, the Social Work Case Manager assesses patient and family Psycho-Social and discharge planning issues relevant to medical treatment. The Social Work Case Manager provides crisis intervention, emotional support, resource information, discharge planning, and legal reporting. The social worker arranges case conferences and facilitates ethical consultations. In addition, the Social Work Case Manager is accountable for coordinating care delivery for an identified caseload of patients in collaboration with medical staff and other members of the interdisciplinary care team. The mission and vision of the organization and any appropriate practice acts governs the practice. Planning for individual age-specific needs will occur as it relates to the assigned patient population including neonate, infant, children, adolescents, adult geriatric. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs psychosocial assessments and discharge planning for high risk patients.
Participates in patient care planning responsive to age specific needs.
Refers patients to appropriate community resources.
Provides crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and families on psychosocial issues.
Coordinates patient/family physician conferences.
Provides consultation to physicians and hospital staff re: psychosocial issues, bioethical issues and discharge problems.
Develops and maintains working relationships with community agencies.
Provides in-service education for staff.
Documents pertinent contacts regarding discharge plans in the Social Services notes of the patient’s medical record.
Performs basic administrative tasks related to the job; updating community resource lists, statistics, reports, and other routines as required
Performs legal reports for suspected child abuse and elder abuse and domestic violence referrals
Assesses each patient within identified caseload prior to admission or on first contact with the organization, including clinical, functional, developmental, psychosocial and financial status, within no later than one working day of admission – identifies support systems and available resources.
Develops implements and revises case management plans for each patient, targeting optimal cost/quality outcomes for each episode of care; includes patient/parent/family in plan development as appropriate.
Identifies variances from the case management plan and intervenes rapidly to correct the variance and/or prevent further complications; considers age and developmental level in determining realistic expectations for goal attainment.
Collaborates with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary care team in evaluating patient progress against the case management plan; revises plan and/or goals as indicated by patient condition; consults resource personnel as appropriate.
Identifies, implements, communicates and documents an appropriate discharge plan upon admission; consults as indicated for complex discharge planning support; ensures smooth transition between care settings; uses age-appropriate communication techniques in communicating discharge plan to patient and family.
Facilitate reimbursement for services provided by communicating clinical information and discharge plans to staff and departments.
Communicates quality concerns to patient care services leadership and/or medical staff department chairmen as appropriate; identifies opportunities for system performance improvement; actively participates in data driven performance improvement activities targeting optimal clinical outcomes for patients of all ages.
Disclaimer: The above description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed within this position. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education / Experience / License and Certifications
Minimum 2 years hospital case management/discharge planning preferred
Master of Social Work, required.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, required or willingness to obtain.
Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.
Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .