What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Social Worker - Downtown Primary Care (PFK) position at Nationwide Children's Hospital?
Overview
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Job Description Summary
The Social Worker (BSW) assists patients and families with complex medical and behavioral health needs to navigate uneventfully, efficiently, and as effectively as possible through the course of their illness to improve or maintain social, emotional, functional and physical health. Practices professional social work and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics for Social Work. Must maintain a current Ohio Social Work license.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
BSW, required.
Licensure Requirement
LSW, required.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Certifications
Active BLS certification, required.
Skills
Working knowledge of Medicaid and other regulatory agency standards, required.
Experience
Experience working in healthcare in a patient facing role, preferred.
Physical Requirements
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Color vision, Depth perception, Peripheral vision, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting
Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above
(not specified)
Bachelor's Degree, C105 Basic Life Support (BLS) - Various Issuers, Coordination of Care Delivery - HNU - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Cross-Team Integration - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Health Information Documentation - HNU - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Internal Resource Coordination - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Listening - Extensive Experience (Meets Expectations), NCH Core Values - Basic Understanding (Meets Expectations), NCH EBP - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Planning and Organizing - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), SW102 Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Ohio Licensing Center, Tolerance for Ambiguity and Stress - Extensive Experience (Meets Expectations)
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Job Description Summary
The Social Worker (BSW) assists patients and families with complex medical and behavioral health needs to navigate uneventfully, efficiently, and as effectively as possible through the course of their illness to improve or maintain social, emotional, functional and physical health. Practices professional social work and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics for Social Work. Must maintain a current Ohio Social Work license.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
- The Social Worker (BSW) functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team and provides care coordination services to patients and their families including:
- Screening and identification of patients.
- Outreach to primary care physicians, specialty physicians and other service providers to identify patients in need of care coordination.
- Assisting Care Coordinator in completion of Health Risk Assessment.
- Assisting Care Coordinator with the development of family-centered plan of care.
- Facilitating communication and collaboration amongst the healthcare team (Frequently)
- Developing patient’s/family self-management skills through education and resource provision.
- Performs ad hoc tasks as directed by Care Coordinator.
- Managing transitions between settings, caregivers and providers.
- Monitoring and follow-up across the continuum of care.
- Providing consultation, education, and training to staff regarding psychosocial issues that impact the delivery of optimal health care services.
- Participates in orientation and continuing education of staff and students as appropriate.
BSW, required.
Licensure Requirement
LSW, required.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.
Certifications
Active BLS certification, required.
Skills
Working knowledge of Medicaid and other regulatory agency standards, required.
Experience
Experience working in healthcare in a patient facing role, preferred.
Physical Requirements
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Electricity, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Color vision, Depth perception, Peripheral vision, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting
Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above
(not specified)
Bachelor's Degree, C105 Basic Life Support (BLS) - Various Issuers, Coordination of Care Delivery - HNU - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Cross-Team Integration - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Decision Making and Critical Thinking - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Health Information Documentation - HNU - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Internal Resource Coordination - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Listening - Extensive Experience (Meets Expectations), NCH Core Values - Basic Understanding (Meets Expectations), NCH EBP - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), Planning and Organizing - Working Knowledge (Meets Expectations), SW102 Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Ohio Licensing Center, Tolerance for Ambiguity and Stress - Extensive Experience (Meets Expectations)
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
