Inova Health
Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Experienced Social Worker Case Manager to join the Case Management Team. This role will be PRN Day shift, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends.
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Inova Fairfax Hospital has Magnet designation awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Social Worker Case Manager 1 Job Responsibilities
Participates in the assessment of patients\' biopsychosocial needs through review of patient information, personal contact with patients/families and interdisciplinary care team members. Communicates routinely with patients, families, interdisciplinary care team members and other appropriate parties with regard to the status of patients\' care plans, progress toward treatment goals, concerns, problems, problem solving and conflict resolution when necessary. Ensures that all options available to support a successful transition and elements critical to patients\' care plans are communicated to patients/families and healthcare team members, and documented to ensure continuity of care. Refers cases to resolve barriers to care progression. Acts as an advocate for patients to resolve barriers to care progression. On the basis of preliminary risk screenings, assesses the psychosocial risk factors of patients/families through evaluation of prior functional levels, adequacy of support systems, reactions to illnesses and coping abilities. Intervenes with patients/families regarding emotional, social and financial consequences of illness and/or disability. Provides counseling and interventions related to treatment and end-of-life decisions. Advocates for patient/family empowerment and independence to make autonomous healthcare decisions and access needed services. Provides discharge planning and continuity of care for assigned patients in the acute and post-acute settings. Initiates and facilitates referrals to clinics, home healthcare, hospice, SNF, acute rehab, LTAC, TCM, medical equipment and supplies as indicated. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, patients and families in assessing/coordination of discharge planning needs, delivery of post-discharge planning and services, and transition of patients from the hospital to the discharge setting as well as ongoing care in the community. Minimum Requirements
Work schedule: PRN, Day Shift: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with rotating weekends Education: Master\'s Degree in Social Work Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in clinical care or clinical case management Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association required upon start Preferred Qualifications
1-2 years of previous inpatient (hospital) case management experience and discharge planning is highly preferred About Us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. We strive to be a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience, with opportunities for professional development and growth. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Participates in the assessment of patients\' biopsychosocial needs through review of patient information, personal contact with patients/families and interdisciplinary care team members. Communicates routinely with patients, families, interdisciplinary care team members and other appropriate parties with regard to the status of patients\' care plans, progress toward treatment goals, concerns, problems, problem solving and conflict resolution when necessary. Ensures that all options available to support a successful transition and elements critical to patients\' care plans are communicated to patients/families and healthcare team members, and documented to ensure continuity of care. Refers cases to resolve barriers to care progression. Acts as an advocate for patients to resolve barriers to care progression. On the basis of preliminary risk screenings, assesses the psychosocial risk factors of patients/families through evaluation of prior functional levels, adequacy of support systems, reactions to illnesses and coping abilities. Intervenes with patients/families regarding emotional, social and financial consequences of illness and/or disability. Provides counseling and interventions related to treatment and end-of-life decisions. Advocates for patient/family empowerment and independence to make autonomous healthcare decisions and access needed services. Provides discharge planning and continuity of care for assigned patients in the acute and post-acute settings. Initiates and facilitates referrals to clinics, home healthcare, hospice, SNF, acute rehab, LTAC, TCM, medical equipment and supplies as indicated. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, patients and families in assessing/coordination of discharge planning needs, delivery of post-discharge planning and services, and transition of patients from the hospital to the discharge setting as well as ongoing care in the community. Minimum Requirements
Work schedule: PRN, Day Shift: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with rotating weekends Education: Master\'s Degree in Social Work Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in clinical care or clinical case management Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association required upon start Preferred Qualifications
1-2 years of previous inpatient (hospital) case management experience and discharge planning is highly preferred About Us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. We strive to be a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience, with opportunities for professional development and growth. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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