Social Worker Emergency Department

Where You Will Work: 

At St. Luke’s Medical Center Emergency Department, patient’s receive emergency treatment for life-threatening injuries, illnesses and other acute medical conditions.  Our emergency department is committed to providing timely evaluation and care when patients need it most.

We’re open 24 hours every day of the year and will treat children and adults of all ages. Our care teams focus on quickly understanding your symptoms and determining the next steps in your care. From broken bones and severe cuts to heart attacks and strokes, we provide the highest level of emergency room care.  

We’re Looking For: 

Licensure or Certifications 

• License/Registration/Certification:  IL locations-LSW Eligible, LCSW preferred issued by the State of Illinois
• WI locations -Social Work Certification issued by the State of Wisconsin

Degrees: 

•  Master’s degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school.
• Years of Experience:  1 year of social work experience in healthcare

What You’ll Do: 

Schedule:  Full time, 2nd shift, a combination of 11-2330 and 11-1930 shifts (4 shifts/week). Working every 3rd or 4th weekend. Working some holidays.

As an Inpatient Medical Social Worker,  you will:

• Deliver comprehensive social work support by conducting psychosocial assessments, identifying patient needs, implementing appropriate interventions, follow-up care, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, timely care across the continuum, including post-acute services and community resources, while advocating for patient-centered care.
• Educate patients and families on healthcare decisions, available resources, and complex issues such as advanced directives, end-of-life care, and social concerns.
• Connect individuals to community services and agencies, ensuring continuity of care and smooth transitions.
• Support care coordination by managing length of stay, reducing readmissions, and ensuring appropriate levels of care within network systems.
• Maintain clear communication, thorough documentation, and compliance with regulatory and professional standards, while also contributing to staff education and professional development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of social work principles and methods and the ability to apply these in a health care setting.

Your feedback matters. Every teammate’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 

• This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to a normal office environment.
• Exposed to patient care environment. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases, therefore team members must abide by personal protective equipment as ordered.
• Weekend, holidays, and evening coverage per site requirement.
• Position requires sitting, standing, speaking, reading/writing, and walking throughout the workday.
• Fast paced work environment with established time constraints per site.

Ready to Take the Next Step: 

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This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.