Memorial Hospital of Gardena
Social Worker - MSW Per Diem Day Shift
Memorial Hospital of Gardena, Gardena, California, United States, 90247
Social Worker - MSW Per Diem Day Shift
Provides for a planned and systematic process for monitoring and evaluation of all patients, assessing the medical, financial, psychosocial, and physical needs after discharge from an acute hospital. Directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides social services to clients/patients as prescribed by the attending physician. Communicates with patients and their families to ensure every effort is directed toward helping them develop an adequate continuing care plan in preparation for discharge from the hospital. Assists patients and their families in resolving personal and environmental difficulties which predispose an individual to illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Essential functions include providing direct social work services and counseling to patients and families to enhance psychosocial functioning, spiritual, cultural, emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Interviews patients/family within 72 hours (or earlier if needed) of admission to determine the social psychological, financial, grief support, cultural, family and health need, to formulate a written assessment. Demonstrates timely physician notification of significant changes in patient's condition, and other conditions requiring physician notification. Communicates pertinent data regarding patient status to appropriate health care professionals. Demonstrates proficiency in implementing physician's orders without error. Confers with physician for clarification of order when necessary for accurate compliance. Develops a plan of intervention, based upon assessment, which addresses the patient's physical and psychological problems, and in coordination with the recommendation of other health care disciplines involved in the patient's plan of care. Participates in the interdisciplinary and independent patient care reviews, in-service training and research as appropriate. Demonstrates utilization of policy and procedure manuals to deliver care in an appropriate, efficient, and respectful manner. Consults and works with medical staff, nursing, and ancillary staff regarding functional status. Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers. Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Collaborates across disciplines to assist in coordination of patient care, including but not limited to patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks. Basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter. Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair. Utilizes SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services. Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary. Completes and attends monthly training assigned. Other duties as assigned. Behavioral standards include treating everyone as their customer; utilizing scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; expressing recognition and showing appreciation to others; fully utilizing AIDET principles; responding quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displaying a positive attitude. Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members. Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential, embracing ingenuity to service our customers. Communication/knowledge includes wearing nametag properly; following dress code policy; answering phone correctly and promptly; being prepared for meetings; meeting deadlines; not participating in gossip; acting ethically and treating others with respect; respecting customer's and co-worker's time; establishing and maintaining effective relationships with customers and co-workers. Collaboration/teamwork includes attending staff meetings; following HIPAA guidelines; following patient rights policy; complying with the compliance program; demonstrating knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrating knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizing standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely managing the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program. Experience includes at least six (6) months experience as a Medical Social Worker in a general acute healthcare setting, preferred. Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills. A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care. Required Education: Masters or better in Social Work. Required Licenses & Certifications: MAB Tier II - New Hire, AHA BLS Basic Life Supp. Preferred Licenses & Certifications: LCSW Licen Clin Soc Wrker, MAB Tier III - New Hire. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Provides for a planned and systematic process for monitoring and evaluation of all patients, assessing the medical, financial, psychosocial, and physical needs after discharge from an acute hospital. Directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides social services to clients/patients as prescribed by the attending physician. Communicates with patients and their families to ensure every effort is directed toward helping them develop an adequate continuing care plan in preparation for discharge from the hospital. Assists patients and their families in resolving personal and environmental difficulties which predispose an individual to illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Pipeline Health, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Essential functions include providing direct social work services and counseling to patients and families to enhance psychosocial functioning, spiritual, cultural, emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Interviews patients/family within 72 hours (or earlier if needed) of admission to determine the social psychological, financial, grief support, cultural, family and health need, to formulate a written assessment. Demonstrates timely physician notification of significant changes in patient's condition, and other conditions requiring physician notification. Communicates pertinent data regarding patient status to appropriate health care professionals. Demonstrates proficiency in implementing physician's orders without error. Confers with physician for clarification of order when necessary for accurate compliance. Develops a plan of intervention, based upon assessment, which addresses the patient's physical and psychological problems, and in coordination with the recommendation of other health care disciplines involved in the patient's plan of care. Participates in the interdisciplinary and independent patient care reviews, in-service training and research as appropriate. Demonstrates utilization of policy and procedure manuals to deliver care in an appropriate, efficient, and respectful manner. Consults and works with medical staff, nursing, and ancillary staff regarding functional status. Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers. Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Collaborates across disciplines to assist in coordination of patient care, including but not limited to patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Acts with a sense of urgency when performing tasks. Basic unit/department maintenance such as keeping files, drawers, cabinets free from unnecessary clutter. Reports on any equipment and or environmental issues for repair. Utilizes SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services. Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary. Completes and attends monthly training assigned. Other duties as assigned. Behavioral standards include treating everyone as their customer; utilizing scripting and other tools to ensure consistency in customer service; expressing recognition and showing appreciation to others; fully utilizing AIDET principles; responding quickly to handle requests, complaints, and questions; displaying a positive attitude. Demonstrates the highest level of professionalism, passion and care when interacting with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff members. Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential, embracing ingenuity to service our customers. Communication/knowledge includes wearing nametag properly; following dress code policy; answering phone correctly and promptly; being prepared for meetings; meeting deadlines; not participating in gossip; acting ethically and treating others with respect; respecting customer's and co-worker's time; establishing and maintaining effective relationships with customers and co-workers. Collaboration/teamwork includes attending staff meetings; following HIPAA guidelines; following patient rights policy; complying with the compliance program; demonstrating knowledge of role in a disaster; demonstrating knowledge of fire and fire drill procedures; working knowledge of hospital emergency codes; always utilizing standard precautions in the clinical setting; safely managing the environment of care by demonstrating a working knowledge of the requirements of the: Life Safety program, Utilities Management program, Hazardous Materials program, Emergency Preparedness program, Safety Management program, Medical Equipment Management program, Security Management program. Experience includes at least six (6) months experience as a Medical Social Worker in a general acute healthcare setting, preferred. Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills. A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care. Required Education: Masters or better in Social Work. Required Licenses & Certifications: MAB Tier II - New Hire, AHA BLS Basic Life Supp. Preferred Licenses & Certifications: LCSW Licen Clin Soc Wrker, MAB Tier III - New Hire. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.