Per Diem Care Coordinator: Discharge Planning & Social Work

Beloit Health System, Inc.; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Beloit Health System is seeking a Per Diem Care Coordinator (Social Worker) to join the Care Coordination team at Beloit Memorial Hospital. The role focuses on bio-psychosocial assessments and discharge planning, working with an interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions from hospital care.

The Social Worker will screen for readmission risks, maintain discharge plans, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required; Master's preferred.
• Wisconsin social work certification (temporary acceptable) required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with the healthcare team and adhere to Social Work Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Complete bio-psychosocial assessments and discharge planning evaluations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide resources and referrals for smooth hospital transition.
• Screening assessments and discharge planning to address readmission risks.
• Maintain updated discharge plan documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and regulatory/accrediting requirements.
• Report significant errors or unintended outcomes in patient care.
• Maintain a resource/referral database.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Social Work (preferred)

Job description

Beloit Health System is seeking a Per Diem Care Coordinator (Social Worker) to join the Care Coordination team at Beloit Memorial Hospital. The role focuses on bio-psychosocial assessments and discharge planning, working with an interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions from hospital care.

The Social Worker will screen for readmission risks, maintain discharge plans, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with Joint Commission standards.