Psych ED - LSW

Genesishcs; Zanesville (OH); Sur place; USD 58 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Genesis HealthCare System in Ohio is seeking a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for the Psych ED to perform initial behavioral health screenings in the emergency department and coordinate disposition with on-call psychiatrists and ED physicians.

The role requires documentation of assessments and discharge plans, coordination with care teams, and adherence to safety and infection control policies. CPR within 30 days is required, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Ohio.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• Demonstrates competence in age-specific patient care as documented by the attached checklist.
• Aggression Management System within six months of employment.
• Ability to read, write and explain complex information to hospital staff.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Ability to collect data, interpret findings and carry out plans.

Responsabilités

• Completes initial screenings of patients presenting in the ED for Behavioral Health services.
• Reviews clinical information and discusses with ED Physician and on-call Psychiatrist.
• Documents assessment and discharge plans in the medical record per standards.
• Verifies insurance coverage when applicable.
• Facilitates referrals to other facilities when appropriate.
• Provides leadership and coordinates care with other caregivers.

Formation

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) Ohio

Outils

Aggression Management System

Description du poste

## Psych ED - LSWApplylocations: Genesis Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR106451# ****GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM******In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do*****- always.***# Shifts available: • Day shift • Night shift# Schedules available: • Full time - 72 hours every two weeks • Part time - 24 hours every two weeks# **Overview of the position:**Role expectations for the Psych ED - LSW includes assessing, planning organizing, implementing and evaluating the care delivery system, across the continuum, to enhance quality patient care in an efficient and caring manner. Coordinates care planning with other caregivers and with other areas, adheres to universal precautions, and is compliant with infection control policies. Consults with on call Psychiatrist and ED Physician regarding disposition of patients. Works independently with minimal supervision.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**1. Completes initial screenings of patients presenting in the ED for Behavioral Health services2. Reviews clinical information and presents it to the ED Physician, as well as the on-call Psychiatrist to determine appropriate disposition of patients3. Documents assessment and discharge plans/discharge disposition of patient in the medical record according to department standards.4. Verifies Insurance coverage, when applicable5. Facilitates referrals to other Healthcare facilities when appropriate6. Serves as a resource for physicians, patients, and families7. Provides compassionate, quality patient care in accordance with physician orders in a warm and friendly manner.8. Assesses psychiatric conditions and provides treatment for care of patient in accordance with their scope of practice.9. Provides leadership while working collaboratively with other care givers in the department.10. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and ability related to patient care and normal procedures in the Psych Central Management Department within own scope of practice as demonstrated in completion of annual competencies.11. Assists with orientation process of new staff as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS**1. Current Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Ohio.2. CPR certification within 30 days of employment3. Demonstrates competence in age-specific patient care as documented by the attached checklist4. Aggression Management System within six months of employment5. Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff.6. Attention to detail.7. Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner. Must be able to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others.8. Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, and observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge.9. Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan.**PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS****1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:**• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.**2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)**• Introduces self and role...connects with everyone.• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)• Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.• Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.• Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.**3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety**• Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment• Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.**WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to observe, access, guide and evaluate others.2. Must be able to hear, speak, see and to coordinate motor skills.3. Must be able to climb, lift 25 pounds, stoop and bend.4. Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan.5. Ability to read, write and utilize manual and computerized systems of documentation.6. Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, as well as the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge7. Able to deal with aggressive patients both verbally and physically.*This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.***Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job** .