Hospital Social Worker - Patient Advocate & Care Transitions

CHI; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Lakeside in West Omaha is seeking a Social Worker to help patients and families navigate complex healthcare needs with compassion and expertise, addressing psychosocial, financial, and discharge planning aspects to remove barriers to care.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to develop individualized care plans, coordinate safe transitions, connect patients with community resources, and advocate for services to support ongoing health beyond the hospital.

Qualifications

• Certified Social Worker (CSW) in Nebraska.
• Master's in Social Work (MSW) or Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW) with the intent on receiving a Master's.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' psychosocial, environmental, financial, and discharge planning needs to develop individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate safe, effective discharge plans and facilitate timely referrals to appropriate post-acute and community resources.
• Advocate for patients and families by connecting them with support services and assisting with applications for available community and financial resources.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members on available services, care options, and community resources to support successful transitions of care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities while maintaining compliance with organizational, state, and federal standards

Skills

CSW credential

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Advocacy

Education

MSW or BSW with intent for MSW

Tools

BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

CHI Health Lakeside in West Omaha is seeking a Social Worker to help patients and families navigate complex healthcare needs with compassion and expertise, addressing psychosocial, financial, and discharge planning aspects to remove barriers to care.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to develop individualized care plans, coordinate safe transitions, connect patients with community resources, and advocate for services to support ongoing health beyond the hospital.