Hospital Social Worker, PRN, must be available weekdays

Summary:

Facilitates progress through the continuum of care, from Pre- Admission through Discharge; Evaluates patients for discharge planning needs and appropriately directs the patient’s care; Monitors resource consumption for most effective use; Provides feedback to payors on patient’s clinical status and secures approvals for additional days of stay; Identifies teaching and psychosocial concerns for the best patient outcome; Functions as Patient Advocate to assist patients in resolving concerns.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in case management / discharge planning preferred; acute care experience preferred; experience with Mother/ Baby preferred
• Current Texas license as RN or Medical Social Work required
• Ability to work independently; working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred; willingness to learn computer applications necessary for work functions; ability to adapt to changing situations and various personalities with a positive attitude