Social Worker- Hospital

Hutchinson Health; Hutchinson (MN); On-site; USD 5,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Hutchinson Health seeks a Social Worker to join our inpatient team and help coordinate care for patients and families. This role focuses on identifying needs, facilitating discharge plans, and ensuring smooth transitions to next levels of care.

Candidates should hold a BSW and an active LSW license, with preferred experience in discharge planning within a hospital or long-term care setting. Part-time hours available, with day shifts and some weekends. Health system benefits provided.

Qualifications

• BSW required; accredited program.
• Active LSW license required; Minnesota board credential.
• Preferred: discharge planning in hospital or related setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care management in inpatient hospital setting.
• Identify care coordination needs with multidisciplinary team and patient/family.
• Assist with discharge planning, transitions, and post-discharge supports.
• Apply social work values and quality improvement to daily practice.

Skills

Discharge planning experience

Care coordination

Education

BSW - Bachelor’s of Social Work

Active LSW license

Job description

Job Description

Hutchinson Health is looking to hire a Social Worker to join our team!Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Job Description

Hutchinson Health is looking to hire a Social Worker to join our team!Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
The Social Worker provides patient-centered care management services to patients and families in an inpatient hospital setting. This position serves as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and is responsible for identifying care coordination needs in collaboration with the inpatient and ambulatory care teams, along with the patient and the patient’s external support systems.
Within the context of an interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker participates in progressing patients toward discharge/next level of care by identifying barriers, implementing appropriate interventions, and securing transition plans that are aligned with shared goals of care. The Social Worker will consistently and thoughtfully apply social work values and continuous quality improvement in daily work.

Schedule:

FTE .01 (4 hrs. weekly), Day Shift
Position is casual with requirement of minimum of 2 shifts per month. Shifts are 8-4:30 pm Monday through Friday with occasional weekend.

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• BSW- Bachelor’s of Social Work
  

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification

• Active Licensed Social Worker (LSW) license with the Minnesota Board of Social Work
  

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Previous discharge planning in hospital setting, social work experience in long-term care or hospice
  

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good - good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health

As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.