Lead Social Worker (MSW) - NICU
Lead Social Worker (MSW) - NICU
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Job Description
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Were proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Salary Range: $31.00 - $44.00Union Position:
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Sanford Childrens Hospital is searching for a Masters level Social Worker (MSW) dedicated to the individual and unique needs of the NICU environment. The MSW would work under the direction of the Pediatric Psychologist and as an employee of the Childrens Hospital. The NICU is a 40 bed unit that includes a Micro Preemie unit and program. It also has a dedicated NICU Flight team to support the region.Summary
Possesses expert knowledge and clinical skill in order to oversee the day-to-day operations of the department ensuring optimum quality patient/resident care outcomes.Job Description
Establishes a rapport with patients/residents families and healthcare teams. Assists leadership with managerial activities such as: interviewing and hiring employee schedules counseling and educating employees ensuring quality care issues are addressed and rounding with staff and patients/residents. Attends care conferences. Organizes and provides care plans for patients/residents. Enrolls and discharges patients/residents.
Demonstrates workflow management by assessing planning implementing evaluating supervising and documenting the care of patients/residents. Delivers care in accordance with established standards of performance with patients/residents ranging in ages: infants children adolescents adults and geriatrics. Possesses critical thinking skills for independent judgement as well as for active participation with the healthcare team.
Depending on location may oversee minimum data sets (MIDs) medical homecare programs individualized education programmings (IEPs) medically related social service functions and lead medical home patient advisory meetings.
Applies knowledge and skills of generalist social work practice. Adheres to the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics. Demonstrates knowledge of human behavior and developmental stages. Serves and/or chairs departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.
Qualifications
Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited curriculum required.
Must possess a license in good standing in state(s) of practice:
In North Dakota:
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
