Weekend Acute Care Social Worker

Fairview Health Services; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

PTO & Sick Time

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Casual Acute Care Social Worker for Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN. This on-site role requires availability to work at least every fourth weekend, with some weekday training and onboarding hours.

You will support patients and families in navigating hospitalization, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and contribute to length-of-stay reduction and safe discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work required.
• Less than 1 year of healthcare or related setting experience.
• Licensed Social Worker in Minnesota upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily in-person interdisciplinary care team rounds.
• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments with patients and/or surrogate decision makers.
• Assist care team in navigating complex psychosocial dynamics and surrogate decision making policies.
• Coordinate and document discharge planning tailored to age, social and cultural needs.
• Provide emotional support for adjustment to illness, grief, and end-of-life planning.
• Identify and connect patients with community resources (housing, mental health, transportation, etc.).
• Participate in conferences to support patient and family decision making.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

Fairview Health Services is seeking a Casual Acute Care Social Worker for Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN. This on-site role requires availability to work at least every fourth weekend, with some weekday training and onboarding hours.

You will support patients and families in navigating hospitalization, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and contribute to length-of-stay reduction and safe discharge planning.