What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at TriStar Skyline Medical Center?
Description
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Social Worker where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Benefits
TriStar Skyline Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include :
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
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Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for non-clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for the inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. The MSW performs crisis intervention, patient / family interventions, high-risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance or other identified resource needs. The MSW assists in post-acute care placement on all discharges, primarily with those patients identified with post-discharge behavioral health and patient assistance / resource needs. The MSW is dedicated to patient and family-centered care that values personal self-determination, prioritization, and engages in creative and compassionate problem-solving. The scope of this role includes intensive care units, Trauma, Oncology, NICU, Transplant, and ED. The MSW responds to physician, non-discharge planning social work consults throughout the facility.
What you will do in this role :
You will work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
You will identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery. These barriers include financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual.
You will maintain a thorough working knowledge of the rules of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes. You will possess a thorough understanding of managed-care concepts and length-of-stay management relating to patient and organizational fiscal responsibility.
You will perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
You will coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients / families / caregivers. You will assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
You will intervene with patients / families / caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness. You will engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
You will 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.
What qualifications you will need :
Masters Degree
TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 250 bed facility. We are Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical / Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program and are an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, TriStar Skyline is a leading provider of emergency heart care.
Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Social Worker opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.?Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
