BSW Social Worker: Discharge & Care Coordination (PRN)

HCA Healthcare; Webster (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off benefits

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Certification support

Dependent scholarships

Fertility & family benefits

Adoption assistance

Life insurance

Supplemental health protection

Auto & home insurance

Legal counseling

Identity theft protection

Consumer discounts

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is seeking a Social Worker (BSW) PRN to support discharge planning and patient-centered care on Med/Surg units. You will evaluate psychosocial needs, coordinate community resources, and facilitate post-acute planning with the care team.

As part of a multidisciplinary group, you will work with RN case managers, physicians, and families to identify barriers and develop timely discharge plans aligned with the care plan.

Qualifications

• LBSW credential required.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurers and staff to identify and address patient needs.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical and spiritual aspects.
• Assess high-risk patients and develop discharge plans.
• Coordinate with RN case manager to ensure discharge plans align with the patient care plan and adjust as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and proactive discharge planning.
• Educate patients and caregivers on community resources, post-acute criteria, benefits and coverage.
• Coordinate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers and support decisions aligned with patient preferences.

Education

LBSW Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is seeking a Social Worker (BSW) PRN to support discharge planning and patient-centered care on Med/Surg units. You will evaluate psychosocial needs, coordinate community resources, and facilitate post-acute planning with the care team.

As part of a multidisciplinary group, you will work with RN case managers, physicians, and families to identify barriers and develop timely discharge plans aligned with the care plan.