Facilitates costeffective high quality patient transitions of care and outcomes by collaborating with staff and providing guidance education and support to assigned patients.
Job Responsibilities
Coordinates and manages discharge planning activities.
Completes a comprehensive assessment of the patients overall medical condition financial status emotional status and support system to develop a discharge plan for post hospital care.
Collaborates with patients families and healthcare team members including physicians and nurses.
Provides patients and families with information and education on post hospital care options and available resources.
Facilitates patient referrals to external healthcare facilities and/or other community services
Ensures all necessary paperwork and documentation are completed accurately and timely
Monitors patient progress and modifies the discharge plans as necessary
Communicates with Manager Director and/or Physician Advisor on complex discharge planning issues and delays in service.
Trains new employees students or interns as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree or higher in Social Work required upon hire
A minimum of 1 year relevant experience preferred
LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Kentucky required upon hire OR
CSW Certified Social Worker in the State of Kentucky required upon hire OR
LSW Licensed Social Worker in the State of Kentucky required upon hire
Skills and Attributes
Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Works under minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Sitting: Occasionally
Lifting 025 lbs: Frequently
Lifting 2575 lbs: Rarely
Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
Carrying 025 lbs: Frequently
Carrying 2575 lbs: Rarely
Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
Pushing/Pulling 025 lbs: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling 2575 lbs: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
Climbing: Occasionally
Bending/Stooping: Frequently
Kneeling: Occasionally
Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
Reaching: Frequently
Talking: Frequently
Hearing: Frequently
Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
Running: Occasionally
Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles surpass goals celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE We focus on service to patients customers and team members by anticipating their needs thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
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