Lead Social Worker / Transitional Care Registered Nurse

Ivinson; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Job summary

Ivinson Memorial Hospital is seeking a Lead Social Worker / Transitional Care RN to oversee inpatient social work and the transitional care nursing team. The role emphasizes patient-centered discharge planning, interdepartmental collaboration, and staff development in a multi‑unit hospital setting.

Ideal candidates will have leadership experience, a social work or nursing background, and strong knowledge of care transitions, utilization management, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) or a BSN is required or equivalent.
• Wyoming LCSW or RN licensure is required.
• Experience in acute care hospital social work, discharge planning, and care coordination preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership for inpatient social work and transitional care nurse teams.
• Oversee discharge planning and care coordination across units including ICU and ED.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy, case management, and community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Social Worker / Transitional Care Registered Nurse

Job Category: Nursing Professional

Requisition Number: REGIS001788

• Posted : August 18, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

At Ivinson Memorial Hospital we are committed to excellence, trust, healing, and integrity. We pride ourselves in providing compassionate, world-class care to our community. At Ivinson we offer a competitive total rewards package including; full medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Ivinson aims to improve the care provided for our patients and create a work-life balance for our employees by creating a culture of transparency, teamwork, accountability, and trust.

• Provides operational and clinical leadership for the inpatient social work team and transitional care nurse (TCN) team.
• Oversees daily operations of inpatient transitions of care and social work services across the medical-surgical, intensive care, emergency department, Women and Children Center and behavioral health units.
• Collaborates and supports the oncology department as needed.
• Supervises transitional care team responsible for discharge planning, care coordination, and post-acute transition activities.
• Ensures timely, patient-centered discharge planning and care coordination in collaboration with physicians, nursing, therapy services, case management, and community partners.
• Coordinates staffing, scheduling, workload distribution, and coverage to ensure appropriate patient support across all areas of service.
• Monitors patient progression through the continuum of care to identify and address barriers to safe, timely discharge.
• Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient outcomes, reduce avoidable readmissions, decrease excessive days in acute and elevate the patient experience.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development team.
• Participates in recruitment, onboarding, competency assessment, and retention of department staff.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards, including CMS Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission requirements.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives designed to improve care transitions, patient safety, and operational efficiency.
• Serves as a resource for complex psychosocial, discharge planning, guardianship, placement, behavioral health, and ethical care management issues.
• Collaborates with physician leadership, nursing leadership, finance, utilization management, and community agencies to optimize care coordination.
• Assists with budget development, resource management, and departmental strategic planning.
• Participates in hospital committees, interdisciplinary rounds, and organizational initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Master’s degree in Social Work (BSW) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Leadership or management education preferred.

E X P E R I E N C E

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in acute care hospital social work, case management, discharge planning, care coordination, or transitional care.
• Leadership, supervisory, charge, or program coordination experience preferred.
• Experience working across multiple inpatient service lines preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex discharge planning and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Experience with quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and performance metrics preferred.

C R E D E N T I A L S

For Social Work Candidate:

• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Wyoming.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification if required by organizational policy.

OR

For Nursing Candidate:

• Current Wyoming Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Comprehensive knowledge of acute care case management, discharge planning, psychosocial assessment, care coordination, and utilization management principles.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations, CMS Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, EMTALA, patient rights, and discharge planning requirements.
• Strong understanding of post-acute care resources, community agencies, behavioral health services, long-term care, home health, hospice, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing placement.
• Demonstrated leadership, team-building, conflict resolution, and employee development skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams and physician groups.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret performance metrics, and develop action plans for continuous improvement.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in complex clinical and operational situations.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, professional ethics, diversity, equity, and continuous quality improvement.

At Ivinson Memorial Hospital, we believe that our employees are our greatest investment. That’s why we are committed to fostering a supportive, empowering environment where every team member has the resources and opportunities to thrive. We know that providing world-class healthcare starts with investing in our employees, ensuring they have the tools to grow, excel, and provide exceptional care.

Our competitive and comprehensive total rewards package includes:

For benefits eligible employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off: take the time you need to recharge
• Retirement plans, including 403(b) matching
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family

For all employees:

• Yearly work anniversary pay increases
• Education Reimbursement up to $2,500 annually
• Retirement plan participation
• Free certification classes: enhance your skills at no cost to you
• Health and Wellness discounts at local gyms
• Discounts at select mobile networks, local vendors, and Elitch Gardens
• Mental Health: 6 free confidential, in-person counseling sessions offered by Pathways annually
• Financial Counseling: free services through WellCents to help you take control of your financial journey
• Legal assistance and will preparation services
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Ivinson Memorial Hospital is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Please use this link for more information regarding our rewards package and benefits: Benefits Guide .

At Ivinson Memorial Hospital, we are more than just a workplace - we are a community where your growth and well-being matter. Join us in making a difference in the lives of the Laramie community and help us provide world-class care.

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