Social Worker BSW PRN

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Education assistance

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee recognition program

Job summary

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is seeking a Social Worker BSW PRN to join our dedicated team. This role involves promoting patient-centered care, assessing psychosocial needs, and coordinating community services for patients. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and relevant experience.

Your responsibilities will include collaborating with healthcare staff, developing discharge plans, and educating families about resources. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience or BSW internship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with RN case managers and other healthcare staff to address patient needs.
• Identify barriers to discharge and recovery for patients.
• Perform assessments and develop discharge plans for high-risk patients.
• Provide education on community resources and post-acute care.
• Facilitate meetings between care teams and families.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Community service coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Assessment development

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Social Worker BSW PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Social Worker (BSW) is responsible for promoting patient‑centered care by evaluating psychosocial needs and providing community service coordination for identified patient populations. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, the BSW acts as a liaison between the patient and community resources/post‑acute care providers. The BSW creates and facilitates the timely implementation of discharge plans and arranges post‑acute interventions identified in the plan of care. The BSW facilitates patient movement across the continuum of care. The scope of this role includes primarily Med/Surg units.

Responsibilities

• You will work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
• You will identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery. These barriers include financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual.
• You will perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high‑risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
• You will obtain input from the RN case manager to ensure the discharge plan is appropriate and aligns with the patient care plan. You will reassess and modify the patient discharge plan as needed, in conjunction with the clinical team.
• You will participate in the interdisciplinary care planning process and perform proactive discharge planning.
• You will provide education to patients and caregivers regarding community resources and post‑acute level of care criteria, benefits, and coverage.
• You will coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers. You will assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work required.
• 1+ years of experience or BSW internship required.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.