SW Student DC Planner

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with market analysis

Performance-based annual increase and

Bonus eligibility

Up to 4% employer contributions to 403

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Flexible spending accounts

Earned Wage Access

Paid Time Off bank with sick days

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition and certification assistance

Employee discounts and programs

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH seeks a Social Work Student Discharge Planner to support patients and families with discharge planning and referrals based on age and needs. Under supervision, you will perform duties that ensure safe transitions from hospital to community resources.

Key responsibilities include coordinating post-discharge services, completing assessments, and liaising with physicians, organizations, and outside agencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in MSW program or completed MSW degree.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Arranges continuing care post discharge with community resources.
• Completes assessments and follow-ups for patients/families.
• Serves as a liaison between patients, physicians, organizations and outside agencies.
• Responds to high-risk screenings and physicians' consults per criteria.
• Maintains accurate records in patient charts and department statistics.
• Participates in team and department meetings and hospital committees.
• Participates in Quality Improvement programs.
• Maintains skills through continuing education and current resources.
• Coordinates discharge planning by meeting with patients and families and collaborating with providers.
• Acts as liaison among patients, families, physicians and external agencies.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Liaison/communication

Team collaboration

Assessment & follow-up

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MSW degree or current enrollment in MSW program

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Manager of Social Services. The SW Student Discharge Planner's primary job function is to provide support to patients and their families, with a focus on discharge planning and making appropriate referrals based on the patient’s age and needs. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

• Enrolled in Master's Degree Program, or completed Master's Degree in Social Work required.

Licensure:

• BLS within 90 days of hire required

Experience:

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Arranges continuing care post discharge including coordination of services with community resources.

2. Completes assessments and follow-ups for patients/families.

3. Serves as a liaison between patients, physicians, organizations, and outside agencies.

4. Responds to high-risk screenings and physicians' consults according to criteria.

5. Maintains accurate record keeping in patient's chart and departmental statistics.

6. Participates in team meetings, non-departmental meetings and on-going hospital committees.

7. Participates in department Quality Improvement programs.

8. Maintains skills through continuing education and current knowledge of community resources.

9. Arranges discharge planning needs by meeting and speaking with patients and families in addition to collaborating with providers, nursing, therapy and other skilled disciplines.

10. Serves as a liaison between patients, families, physicians and advanced care practitioners, organizations, and outside agencies.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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