Medical Social Worker (PRN)

DescriptionWith a range of services - from emergency care to diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation and surgery - we serve people of all ages in Edgerton, Milton, Janesville and the surrounding communities. Edgerton Hospital has been the center of the community's health care since 1920, and we continue to grow and evolve in response to changing medical needs.Our MissionImproving Health & Wellness for Longer, Healthier LivesOur VisionWe will serve our communities with exceptional quality, innovative health services and wellness promotion.Our ValuesI CAREIntegrity. Compassion. Accountability. Respect. Excellence.Join an organization that truly values your overall health and well-being & provides excellent work / life balance! If you are hardworking, dependable, & team-oriented - we'd love to hear from you!Our Medical Social Worker reports to the Chief Clinical Officer (CNO) and performs the following duties to support Edgerton Hospital : Develops, implements, and directs the policies and procedures of the Patient and Family Service Department.Collaborates with social workers at other hospitals in regards to admissions and discharges.In partnership with the Chief Clinical Officer, determine budget, purchasing priorities, and department goals / objectives.Coordinates Swing Bed Admissions with Nursing / Therapies / Pharmacy and Registration.Provides patient / patient representative with Swing Bed Agreement and Patient Rights. The Social Work consult to be completed within 48 hours of admission.Attends multi-disciplinary meetings three times weekly with nursing, therapies, utilization review, pharmacy, and other departments as indicated, to address patients progress, concerns, and recommendations.Keeps patient / patient representative involved in discharge planning.Will assist patients to determine how they would like to make decisions about health care and who, if anyone they want involved in those decisions.Coordinates and facilitates care conferences.Consults with patient and / or patient representative to assess the psychosocial factors associated with patient's illness / disability and to determine capacity / potential to cope with the planned care and treatment.Provides recommendations and options post discharge.Attends multi-disciplinary meetings three times weekly with nursing, therapies, utilization review, pharmacy, and other departments as indicated, to address patients progress, concerns, and recommendations.Attends patient rounding.Acts as advocate for Patient Rights.Provides crisis intervention in Emergency Department. (when on EHHS grounds)Works cooperatively with Police / Crisis / ADRC in any reported / suspected abuse or financial exploitation.Makes arrangements for medical equipment, adaptive equipment, clothing or personal items.Will assist staff in keeping patient and patient / patient representative informed about health statues, choices and ramifications of choices.Will assist staff to best meet the individual needs of each patient, including physical, emotional, behavioral, spiritual, and cultural needs.Responds to Medical Emergency.Maintains confidentiality and security of information.Provides education regarding Advance Directives to patients or others who would like assistance in completing Advance Directives (including staff and community members).Participates in the development and implementation of quality improvement and continuing assessment activities pertinent to the Patient and Family Services department.Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and understanding of the needs of adults, older adults, child and adolescents; including special considerations for individuals with disabilities and intellectual handicaps.Develops and maintains good rapport with hospital staff, and outside community referral agencies, to best meet the needs of the patients.Keeps abreast of current CMS / Joint Commission and state regulations, as well as professional standards within NASW.Consults with the multi-disciplinary team upon admission to begin identifying a discharge plan with will meet the patient's needs.Participates in marketing efforts of EHHS.Participates in regularly scheduled health fairs and in-service training.RequirementsPreferred experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare setting.Valid Social Work License in the State of Wisconsin.Must have ability to maintain a professional demeanor in stressful situations.Must have excellent oral, computer, and written communication skills.Must have the ability to maintain own performance at a high level of proficiency with minimal supervision.Must possess the ability to seek out and utilize new methods / principles of social work that apply.Must possess the knowledge and ability to adhere to NASWs Code of Ethics.