Medical Social Worker - Social Work
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Description: Children's Hospital & Medical Center is at the momment seeking for Medical Social Worker - Social Work right now, this position will be ordered in Nebraska. Detailed specification about this position opportunity please read the description below. Provides professional social work services for patients and families in assigned areas of the hospital/clinics, and on an as needed basis in! other areas of the hospital/clinics.
Essential Functions/Competencies
% of Time
20%
Conducts psychosocial assessments related to the type of illness/needs present:
Screens patients in assigned areas daily.
Establishes professional working relationships with staff
/
families.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to understand the medical needs of the patients/families.
Appropriately documents assessment in chart.
Formulates patient goals on multidisciplinary/daily goal sheets.
Provides appropriate patient education and documents appropriately.
25%
2. Provides referrals for financial and supportive needs.
Gathers information from patients/families.
Shares appropriate resource materials and information with patients/families.
Researches resources specific to patient’s medical condition.
Obtains necessary releas! e of information authorization.
Provides follow-up as! deemed appropriate.
Documents interventions appropriately in chart.
20%
3. Provides crisis/supportive counseling to patients/families.
Assists families with problem-solving and utilizing their positive coping strategies.
Provides interventions which reflect knowledge of crisis/counseling technique and is enhanced by disease specific knowledge.
Documents interventions appropriately in chart.
Facilitates support groups as needed.
15%
4. Provides assessment and coordination of child abuse/neglect cases.
Assesses psychosocial dynamics.
Communicates with medical and nursing personnel regarding assessment and plan.
Facilitates referral and provides ongoing communication with CPS, law enforcement, and county attorney’s office.
Documents pertinent information and completes all reports in a timely fashion.
Prepares and presents cases at Children’s Advoca! cy Team. Attends on an as needed basis.
5%
5. Provides on-call services for Social Work Department.
Responds to calls in a timely manner.
Performs on-call duties in a professional manner.
5%
6. Covers for Social Work colleagues in their absence, and arranges for coverage of social work responsibilities when absent.
Communicates with co-workers regarding coverage needs.
5%
7. Provides consultation/interventions regarding legal issues such as determining guardianship and assisting with adoption cases.
Consults with Compliance Officer/Legal Counsel as necessary
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS/COMPETENCIES
5%
Performs other duties as assigned
100%
JOB STANDARDS
Achieves department/organization Outcomes
All
Patient/Customer Satisfaction
Interacts with! patients/families/customers and utilizes feedback to improve and reinf! orce satisfaction
Meets department/organization satisfaction goals
Financial
Identifies and implements systems and processes to improve efficiency and reduce expenses that do not compromise quality of services/mission.
Meets department/organization financial goals
Quality
Utilizes performance measurement to improve patient/customer outcomes
Meets department/organization quality goals
Dept.
Specific
Patient/Customer Satisfaction
Defines the role of the social worker to patients, families and care givers.
Leaves business card with families and care givers at initial contact.
Financial
Quality
Achieves individual goals.
Takes personal responsibility to adhere to department/organization policies and procedures, compliance and regulatory agency requirements
All
Understands and performs role in emergency situations (i.e.! disruptive individuals, internal/ external disaster, CPR, Code Adam)
Understands and practices regulatory agency standards and department/organization policies/procedures including: The Joint Commission, OSHA, HIPAA, Infection Control, Environment of Care, National Patient Safety Goals
Addresses non-compliance with department/organization standards
Meets mandatory department/organization job requirements within established time frames (i.e. physicals, annual mandatory reviews, participates and physically attends 75% of required staff meetings, licensure/certification, CPR for direct care providers, NVI Training)
Dept.
Specific
Completes CAT Data Forms and Individual Productivity Forms in a timely manner.
Supports a work environment that focuses on staff, customer, patient/families through safe practices and effective communication.
All
Demonstrates and supports staff/visitor/patient/vendor ide! ntification policy
Utilizes variance reporting system to enhan! ce safety and identify changes for best practice
Protects Patient Privacy
Incorporates department/organization communication into work practices
Dept.
Specific
Attends and participates in team and patient care meetings.
Attends and participates in supervisory sessions.
BEHAVIORS
Excellence in Service to Children, Families, Colleagues and Other Customers
Anticipates customer needs, understands their expectations and responds appropriately.
Respect for Human Dignity
Treats others with compassion, fairness, courtesy and respect while honoring their uniqueness.
Cooperative Work Relationships
Willingly works with others to identify and achieve common goals.
Positive Attitudes and Behaviors
Enthusiastically approaches their role and displays pride in the organization
Honesty and Integrity
Takes personal responsibility for doing t! he right thing.
Wise Use of Resources
Optimizes the talents of self and others and the use of time, materials and equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Requires knowledge of human behavior, social problems, counseling modalities, and community resources.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form, relaying case information to patients/families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, attorneys and law enforcement as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work required.
Minimum one year experience of supervised experience as a Social Worker in a clinical setting preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Current Certified Social Worker or Provisional Masters Social Worker in the state of Nebraska required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED TRAINING & EMPL! OYEE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Annual Physical
Annual Manda! tory Review
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training required. Up-date required every two years
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Requirements
N/A
Less than 10%
11% to 49%
Greater than 50%
Work Environment
N/A
Less than 10%
11% to 49%
Greater than 50%
Stand
X
Blood and body fluid exposure*
X
Walk
X
Sharps, needles, etc.
X
Sit
X
Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Talk or hear
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Displays manual dexterity
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Climb or balance
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Reach with han! ds and arms
X
Extreme cold (non-weather)
X
Taste or smell
X
Extreme hot (non-weather)
X
Lifting/pulling/pushing
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Visual: Looking at computer screen
X
Medical Equipment
X
Other:
Risk of radiation
X
Weight Demands:
Vibration
X
Up to 10 lbs.
X
Loud noise
X
Up to 20 lbs.
X
Quiet environment
X
Up to 40 lbs.
X
Environmental noise
X
Up to 100 lbs.
X
Other:
More than 100 pounds
X
Refer to the Infection Control Manual for a listing of job classifications which may be at risk of occupational exposure.
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If you were eligible to this position, please give us your resume, with salary req! uirements and a resume to Children's Hospital & Medical Center.
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This position will be opened on: Wed, 02 Oct 2013 21:10:03 GMT
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