PRN Social Work Case Manager: Discharge Navigator

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a PRN Social Work Case Manager to support patients and families post-hospitalization. The role emphasizes coordinating services, performing psychosocial assessments, and ensuring safe, timely discharge planning with the care team.

Assigned to the Sudler unit, the position requires collaboration with the Social Work Manager and Nurse Manager, and ongoing engagement in professional development and care coordination activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments to determine patient/family needs.
• Identify post-hospital discharge needs (home care, nursing home placement, equipment, financial assistance).
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop discharge plans.
• Advocate for patients and caregivers to access services and resources.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care coordination (ICC) huddles.

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a PRN Social Work Case Manager to support patients and families post-hospitalization. The role emphasizes coordinating services, performing psychosocial assessments, and ensuring safe, timely discharge planning with the care team.

Assigned to the Sudler unit, the position requires collaboration with the Social Work Manager and Nurse Manager, and ongoing engagement in professional development and care coordination activities.