Details
Posted: 05-Jun-22
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Salary: Open
Categories:
General Nursing
Internal Number: 2205017219
Helping people feel better isn�t just about the treatment we give � the relationships we create and the compassion we share are just as important. Abrazo hospitals make a difference in the lives of our communities and the lives of those we work alongside every day. We know it takes a special person to work in healthcare, and we are committed to providing our people with an enriching and rewarding environment.
From your first day, you�ll be part of a group of some of the most talented nursing professionals united in a common goal to care for those in our community. Ready to work with awe-inspiring teammates who are dedicated to making a difference? Join us in going above and beyond.
Social Worker II Acute Rehab Full Time Days Position Summary
The Social Worker is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient�s resources and right to self-determination.
The individual in this position has overall responsibility for to assess the patient for transition needs including identifying and assessing patients at risk for readmission. Conducts complex psycho-social assessment and intervention to promote timely throughput, safe discharge and prevent avoidable readmissions.
This position integrates national standards for case management scope of services including:
Transition Management promoting appropriate length of stay, readmission prevention and patient satisfaction
Care Coordination by demonstrating throughput efficiency while assuring care is the right sequence and at appropriate level of care
Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TJC accreditation standards and Tenet policy
Education provided to physicians, patients, families and caregivers
Leads a population of patients by service line and/or leads the team by being a resource to Tenet performance standards.
Responsibilities
Complex psycho-social transition planning assessment and reassessment and intervention
Assistance with adoptions, abuse and neglect cases, including assessment, intervention and referral as appropriate to local, state and /or federal agencies
Care coordination
Implementation or oversight of implementation of the transition plan
Leading and/or facilitating multi-disciplinary patient care conferences including Complex Case Review
Making appropriate referrals to other departments
Communicating with patients and families about the plan of care
Collaborating with physicians, office staff and ancillary departments
Assuring patient education is completed to support post-acute needs
Timely complete and concise documentation in Case Management system
Maintenance of accurate patient demographic and insurance information
Precepts new staff members and acts as a resource to all staff
Facilitates TEMPO as needed
Participates in department quality improvement initiatives, and
Other duties as assigned.
*acute rehab experience strongly preferred*
Special Skills: Knowledge of clinical social work practices and regulation standards within a healthcare setting. The knowkledge base of psycho-social assessment and intervention, continuum of care and case management methods and standards, excellent communication and documentation skills. Demonstrating knowledge of Age-Specific Criteria, National Association of Social Work (NASW) Standards of Practice.
Qualifications:THE SOCIAL WORKER II FULL TIME DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.
EDUCATION
Required: Master of Social Work
EXPERIENCE
Required: 2 years of acute Rehab expr
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
Required: MSW. Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law or regulation in state of practice or policy. Active license for state(s) covered.
Preferred: Accredited Case Manager (ACM)
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Job:
Nursing
Primary Location:
Phoenix, Arizona
Facility:
Abrazo Central Campus
Job Type:
Full-time
Shift Type:
Days
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
