What are the responsibilities and job description for the Complex Care Social Worker - Renal Dialysis - Grace Medical Center position at Renal Dialysis - Grace Medical Center in Baltimore, MD - LifeBridge Health?
Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
To facilitate discharge planning in line with goals for length of stays related to difficult to place, high-cost and escalated patients. The Complex Care Social Worker will use a multi-step escalation protocol to identify those patients with barriers that prevent an effective discharge within the goals for length of stay. In conjunction with the interdisciplinary team the Complex Care Social Worker will assume responsibility for the escalated patients in accordance with set standards for discharge planning. The Complex Care Social Worker will also monitor the difficult to place and high-cost patient to identify early intervention opportunities to effect a discharge in a timely and cost-saving manner within the accepted utilization review guidelines.
- A systematic gathering of pertinent information utilizing a broad scope of sources whereby conclusions
can be drawn needs can be determined and actions are taken to meet those needs. - Oversees the efficient and effective management of care and appropriate utilization of resources.
- Works collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement a plan of
care. - Consistently demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the patients, care
team members and community partners. - Provides leadership and creativity for programs and projects to enhance the effectiveness of care
management.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Seasoned professional knowledge; equivalent to a Master's degree; knowledge
in more than one discipline. - Current/Valid license in the State of Maryland; LCSW-C/LCPC required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience; 5 years of experience preferred.
Additional Information
As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.