What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker- PRN position at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic?
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
Job Title: Social Worker
Employment Type: PRN (Weekday and Weekend availability, required to work 2shifts/month, 1 holiday/yr.)
Shift: Day
Location: St. Mary’s Medical Center
Position Purpose
The Social Worker provides direct service to patients and families and works with community agencies, physicians and hospital staff in order to provide psychosocial support and to facilitate discharge planning. Modifies approach based on age-specific needs of patient population to include child, adolescent, adult and older adult.
As a “Social Worker” You Will
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Part time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
Job Title: Social Worker
Employment Type: PRN (Weekday and Weekend availability, required to work 2shifts/month, 1 holiday/yr.)
Shift: Day
Location: St. Mary’s Medical Center
Position Purpose
The Social Worker provides direct service to patients and families and works with community agencies, physicians and hospital staff in order to provide psychosocial support and to facilitate discharge planning. Modifies approach based on age-specific needs of patient population to include child, adolescent, adult and older adult.
As a “Social Worker” You Will
- Demonstrates understanding of patient’s current and prior functional status and psychosocial situation through documented assessment. Updates assessment information as new information is obtained.
- Collaborates with physicians, nursing and the Care Management team regarding discharge planning.
- Serves as a resource person to the nursing staff, referred patients and their family members, and physicians.
- Communicates psychosocial information and needs to members of the health care team as appropriate for the continuum of care.
- Reassess discharge planning needs daily and documents assessment in clinical documentation system. Incorporates cultural, age-appropriate, family and environmental data into assessment and teaching.
- Ability to perform diversified duties with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy
- Must be able to work independently and on a team.
- Demonstrates ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work/Services
- Master's Degree (preferred)
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital or health care facility
- Under 0.3 FTE (16 hours weekly) or per diem roles**
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
- Referral Rewards Program
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
- Referral Rewards Program
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.