MSW Social Worker - PRN, Patient & Family Discharge Support

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work (PTO, family leave

401(k) with match

Education support

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Social Worker (MSW) PRN to conduct non-clinical biopsychosocial assessments and coordinate discharge planning for inpatient and ED patients. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, family support, and post-discharge resource facilitation.

The MSW will collaborate with care teams, address barriers to discharge, and assist with financial assistance and post-acute placement while aligning with Medicare/Medicaid rules and

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience or MSW internship required.
• Certification in Social Work or LCSW preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Effective oral, written and electronic communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff to proactively identify and address patient needs.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual factors.
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and private payer regulations and processes; understand managed-care concepts and length-of-stay management.
• Perform thorough assessments and develop discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers; assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
• Intervene with patients/families for psychosocial needs, and provide counseling, advocacy, and resource referrals.

Skills

Collaboration with care teams

Communication skills

Analytical and critical thinking

Negotiation and decision-making

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Licensure or certification (LCSW)

Job description

Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Social Worker (MSW) PRN to conduct non-clinical biopsychosocial assessments and coordinate discharge planning for inpatient and ED patients. The role emphasizes crisis intervention, family support, and post-discharge resource facilitation.

The MSW will collaborate with care teams, address barriers to discharge, and assist with financial assistance and post-acute placement while aligning with Medicare/Medicaid rules and