Capital Health Pennington , NJ 08534
Posted 3 weeks ago
Work Shift:
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Position Overview:
Capital Health Job Descriptions
VERSION:
3
JOB TITLE:
Social Worker MSW Care Management
COST CENTER:
000000
JOB CODE:
20200
FLSA Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt
Telecommuting Eligible:
No
SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)
Assesses, intervenes, and plans appropriate discharge based on patientâ€s clinical, social and functional needs. Integrates assessment using information related to cultural, clinical, ethnic, age as well as other factors into plan of care in order to implement transition plans. Acts as an active member of the care management team in the discharge planning process identifying complicated social and financial factors and barriers to appropriate and timely discharge. Refers patients/families and care givers to appropriate resources regarding abuse/neglect/domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
Experience:
One year experience in hospital case management or healthcare.
Other Credentials:
Social Worker - Licensed
4 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation
Knowledge and Skills:
Excellent communication, conflict management, organizational and planning skills.
Special Training:
Clinical training in a medical/clinical environment; knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software, case management and patient information systems.
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
Must be comfortable working with diverse age ranges and populations.
Usual Work Day:
8 Hours
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? No
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities
Continuous physical demands include:
Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include:
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
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Capital Health