PRN Social Work Case Manager

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP with free counseling

401(a) Retirement

Life Insurance

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Social Work Case Manager to provide psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and post-hospital care coordination for patients of all ages. You will collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered services and advocate for patients to access community resources.

Under supervision, you will contribute to performance improvement and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Experience in a health care setting is preferred.
• Licensed Social Worker (LBSW) or LMSW/LSCSW eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Completes psychosocial assessments of patient/family including social, psychological, and financial factors.
• Facilitates discharge planning and post-hospital care coordination.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and communicate care plans.
• Advocates for patients and families to access community resources and support.
• Maintains timely documentation in patient records and participates in interdisciplinary huddles.

Skills

Care coordination

Communication

Advocacy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Job ID: R-50964 Site Location: Sudler

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Social Work Case Manager, under the direction of the Social Work Manager and Nurse Manager in Case Management, has responsibility to provide care/service safely and efficiently for a full range of services to patients of all ages and their families. Primary role is to collaborate, communicate and facilitate coordination of services post-hospitalization as established by the healthcare team and executed by the case manager. Responsible for the psycho-social assessment of patients, for post hospital discharge needs including home care, nursing home placement, durable medical equipment, financial assistance, counseling, and other community resources. Ensure appropriate decision makers are informed of and involved in treatment planning. The Social Work Case Manager identifies, monitors, and reports opportunities for quality and performance improvement to the appropriate department. The Social Work Case Manager takes an active role in performance improvement activities as it relates to their area of assignment.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Accepts responsibility and accountability for achievement of optimal outcomes within their scope of practice.
• Follows policies, procedures, and standards; complies with Corporate Compliance program.
• Assumes responsibility for risk and safety issues associated with the position. Takes call as required by the department expectations.
• Performs job specific responsibilities and demonstrates accountability for own actions and decisions.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge and competence related to the expectations of their position and practices within their scope. Brings ideas and concerns to supervisor, participates in department decision making.
• Maintains current licensure.
• Completes psychosocial assessments of patient/family situations including social, psychological, emotional, financial and other related factors to facilitate patients return to the community.
• Identifies and utilizes all relevant information (medical/nursing needs, social work knowledge base, disease process, knowledge of community resources) to accurately and thoroughly assess the patient’s psychosocial situation.
• Evaluates psychosocial and medical/nursing information to determine an appropriate social service action/discharge plan.
• Utilizes social work assessment and input from other team members to formulate realistic recommendations for social work action plan/discharge plan. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Initiates and participates in family conference to determine psychosocial and discharge planning needs.
• Facilitates and participates in daily Interdisciplinary Care Coordination (ICC) Huddles by managing the daily meeting and providing relevant and discipline specific information to the entire healthcare team.
• Advocates on behalf of patients and caregivers for identification and access to services.
• Advocates for the protection of the patient's health, safety and rights.
• Ensures patient choice and consistently supports a patient centered environment.
• Provides supportive counseling to assist patients/families in adjusting to disability and illness, and for realistic planning for post hospital care.
• Demonstrates a caring, positive regard for others by clarity of speech, use of understandable terminology and utilizing active listening skills.
• Assures prudent utilization of all resources (fiscal, staff resources, environmental, equipment and services) by evaluating the options available.
• Demonstrates ability to balance cost and quality to assure the optimal clinical and financial outcomes.
• Documents appropriate information in the patient’s medical record to ensure communication of patients’ psychosocial needs for post hospital care.
• Documentation includes: initial contact note and follow-up action plan, psychosocial assessment of patient/family including previous living situations, daily telephone calls and meetings with significant others and allied professionals, all family and/or discharge planning conferences and response to orders within 24 working hours.
• Contributes to the financial viability of hospitals.
• Works in partnership with RN Case Manager to insure timely patient discharge.
• Utilizes established procedures and appropriate resources in working with third party payors to ensure safe and timely discharge.
• Participates in the case management activities at assigned site/service.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Attends workshops, conferences or seminars suggested by Manager.
• Completed the objectives identified on last performance appraisal.
• Identifies professional development needs and pursues educational opportunities.
• Participates on hospital task forces and committees.
• Attends and participates in department meetings.
• Acts as a preceptor for new team members.
• Assists in training of new team members.
• Seeks clinical supervision when needed.
• Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork among case management staff members. Assists peers in the event of fluctuating census.
• Provides coverage to other services as needed or as requested by Manager.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Social Work

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in a health care setting

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Social Worker(LBSW) - State Board of Behavioral Sciences LMSW or LSCSW

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Masters Social Worker(LMSW) - State Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker(LSCSW) - State Board of Behavioral Sciences

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

The main reason I love coming to work is because of the amazing team. We promote a nursing culture that encourages kindness and teamwork, and I absolutely love that about our hospital. – Riley Ferree, RN

Our robust medical, dental and vision package allows you to choose options that are best for your family. We offer life, disability, and accident insurance plus voluntary offerings such as critical illness insurance and identity theft protection.

Giving back

In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year.

Team-based culture

At the health system, we are a team. If you are highly skilled and motivated but don’t want to work in an “everyone for themselves” culture like many academic institutions have, this is your place.

Support and Resources

We have a comprehensive wellness program with resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes free counseling sessions and legal advice options.

Tuition Reimbursement

We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits.

401(a)

We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribute.

Success Profile

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• Acccountable to Team
• Takes Initiative
• Possesses Integrity
• Desire to Grow & Develop

Our Culture

• Work with a team that supports you, in a place where you will feel you belong and will make a difference. We empower staff to put the patient first in all things – even beyond clinical care. We value people.
• Driven to serve: Every employee makes an impact, regardless of your role – no matter if you’re in scheduling, facilities or clinical staff. We know that each step of the process ultimately impacts the patient.
• Our leadership is approachable, open-minded, and adaptable to challenges in healthcare.
• We demonstrate values proudly and consistently. Values such as diversity and inclusion are important to our staff; there is a desire to see this reflected by the health system internally and externally.
• Even though we are a large organization, our employees feel the health system’s resources, culture and commitment to quality allow them to provide exceptional care for patients.
• Our health system welcomes patients and cases that other hospitals cannot. This represents our commitment to care and our passion to challenge ourselves and be the best.
• We are a true healthcare leader in the region, rooted in experience and excellence.
• We offer unique opportunities for professional development, as well as convenient pathways for onsite continuing education among healthcare professionals and staff – from GED to CEUs.
• We make a difference in our communities by improving the health and lives of our patients.
• We also support our communities through Health System Employees Reaching Out events.