Social Worker II
Company: Mercy
Location: Arcadia
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
We're a Little Different -Our mission is clear. We bring to life
a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional
service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique
gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most
of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and
discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100
Places to Work." -$5,000 Sign on Bonus!!!Overview: -The Care
Management model provides effective transition planning and length
of stay oversight while encompassing quality patient care, patient
safety, and financial components; promotes integration of a
seamless care model; coordinates patient throughput; encourages
healthcare team collaboration and coordination as evidenced by
metrics; and optimizes performance and adoption of best
practice.The Social Worker II, as part of the Care Management team,
intervenes with patients who have complex or high-risk psychosocial
needs. In addition, the Social Worker II offers crisis intervention
to patients and families and coordinates and facilitates the
development of a discharge plan of care. This role receives
referrals for individuals from at-risk populations from
interdisciplinary team members (including physicians, Care
Managers, staff nurses and other members of the care team). The
Social Worker II performs duties and responsibilities in a manner
consistent with the Mercy mission, values, and Service Standards.
-Provide the professional Social Work component of the inpatient
Care Management model to ensure that department services support
quality patient care and safety, communication, education and
financial components while coordinating patient throughput.Complete
psychosocial assessments and interventions with high-risk, complex
patient populations.Intervene with patients and families regarding
emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness/disability
and mobilize resources to meet needs.Provide case intervention for
child abuse/neglect, adult abuse/neglect, domestic violence, sexual
assault, guardianship, and adoption.Provide resources and education
while advocating for patient empowerment to make autonomous
healthcare decisions and access needed services within the
healthcare system.Participate in discharge planning activities for
complex patients to ensure timely discharge and linkage with
appropriate post-acute care providers.Support Care Management plans
and processes to measure, assess and improve quality patient
outcomes and Care Management metrics.Exhibit behavior and adopt
practices to ensure optimal risk management and financial
stability.Demonstrate ethical behavior and provide confidentiality
in all Care Management interactions.Maintain timely documentation
of all patient interactions including assessment and interventions,
as per Care Management protocols.Portray a positive professional
public image at all times.Promote individual growth and
accountability by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing
education and skills competency.Serve as preceptor, mentor, and
social work resource to other co-workers at Mercy.Demonstrate Mercy
mission, values and charism.Perform other duties as assigned.
-Qualifications:
Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. -The
ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe
manner is an essential function of this job.
Keywords: Mercy, Edmond , Social Worker II, Other , Arcadia, Oklahoma
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