✨ About The Role
- The role involves assessing transitional care needs for patients in an inpatient acute care setting.
- Responsibilities include coordinating care across the continuum and ensuring timely discharge planning.
- The Care Coordination Social Worker will provide psychosocial assessments and resource information to patients and families.
- Collaboration with the care team, including RN Case Managers and physicians, is a key aspect of the job.
- The position requires documentation of assessments and interactions in the medical record.
âš¡ Requirements
- A successful candidate will have experience in social work, particularly in a healthcare setting.
- Strong communication skills are essential for engaging with patients and their families.
- The ideal candidate should be able to assess psychosocial needs and coordinate care effectively.
- Experience with discharge planning and knowledge of community resources will be beneficial.
- A compassionate approach to patient care and the ability to advocate for patients' needs is crucial.