Hospital Social Worker - Case Management & Discharge Planning

NMC Health plc; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC Health plc is seeking a Social Worker (Full Time) at Medical Center in Newton, KS. You will provide case management to coordinate patient care and resources, working with diverse teams to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, with focus on confidentiality and crisis management, and reports to the Director of Case Management and Quality. This is an hourly non-exempt position based in Newton.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of care management and utilization management.
• Three to five years of hospital experience, including Case Management or related field preferred.
• Licensure/certification in Kansas and BLS desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate continuation of care and services for patients.
• Arrange for appropriate patient care with insurance coordination.
• Utilize critical thinking to assess, plan, provide and evaluate discharge services.

Skills

Care management

Resource utilization

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Crisis intervention

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Tools

MS Office

Job description

NMC Health plc is seeking a Social Worker (Full Time) at Medical Center in Newton, KS. You will provide case management to coordinate patient care and resources, working with diverse teams to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, with focus on confidentiality and crisis management, and reports to the Director of Case Management and Quality. This is an hourly non-exempt position based in Newton.