Social Worker IHR Care Coordination Registry Evenings.

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 48,870 - 69,603; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year

$10,000 Student Loan Repayment

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital is hiring a Social Worker to provide medical social work services in the Emergency Department. The role involves supporting patients and families through illness and managing lifestyle changes. Key responsibilities include collaboration with Case Managers, discharge recommendations, and effective communication with patients.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's Degree in Social Work, is LSW/LCSW or MSW/CSW certified, and possesses strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to walk 50-75% of the time.
• Must have CPR certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide medical social work services to patients and families.
• Assist in coping with lifestyle changes due to illness.
• Collaborate with the Case Manager for discharge recommendations.

Skills

Basic PC knowledge - Microsoft Word

Strong customer service skills

Effective communication

Psychosocial assessment

Knowledge of community resources

Ability to multitask

Teamwork skills

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Salary: $43.00 - $43.00 per hour. Placement within the salary range depends on relevant work experience and internal equity; for union-represented positions, placement follows the collective bargaining agreement rules.

Benefits Overview

We offer a wide range of benefits that support physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. Please visit our Benefits section at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Social Worker role reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Social Worker assumes responsibility for providing medical social work services to patients, families, and staff. In collaboration with the Case Manager, this position assists patients and families in adjusting to episodes of acute and chronic illness, in coping with lifestyle changes precipitated by illness or disability, in participating in restorative health programs, in assisting with discharge recommendations, and in addressing issues of terminality.

Hours are 4pm-1am and call as needed and weekends as needed. This is working in the ED.

Qualifications

Required:

• Basic PC knowledge - Microsoft Word, Windows, E-Mail
• Demonstrates an awareness of ethical practices and adheres to a professional code of conduct
• Strong customer service skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must exhibit competence in communication skills, psychosocial assessment, knowledge of community resources, and laws/regulations which impact health care services
• Must be self‑motivated, able to work well with minimal supervision, and be able to multitask
• Must possess good listening skills, be customer service and satisfaction driven, and have strong teamwork skills
• Must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Walking 50–75% of the time
• Must be willing to respond to on‑call pages within 45 minutes of call
• Must have a Masters Degree in Social Work or related field
• Must be an LSW/LCSW or MSW/CSW

Preferred:

• CPR certification

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.