JOB REQUIREMENTS: Love + medicine is who we are, it\'s what we do, it\'s
why people want to work here. If you\'re looking for a job to love,
apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours:40 This Social Worker will provide
support/coverage to all inpatient medical surgical units (IPR, ICU, Gen
Med, Ortho, Neuro, Med Spec, all maternal child units, Cardio/Pulm,
Heritage Unit, Surgical Digestive and Medical oncology). What you will
work: 1.0 FTE = 80 Hours every 2 weeks Monday - Friday, Days One holiday
per year What you will do: Assessment and treatment planning Discharge
planning Provide patient and family education and support Document What
you will get: Department with a strong teamwork model Gundersen\'s
generous compensation and benefit package Growth opportunities and
access to Gundersen\'s Career Development Center to help you navigate
your career What you will need: Bachelorsdegree in Social Work or in a
related field WI Social Worker license 1 year of previous experience in
human services or health careJob Description: Acute Care Social Workers
provide assessment, planning, consulting, education and referral
services to Gundersen Health System patients and family members. Social
workers assess complex biopsychosocial needs and provides interventions
to support the individualized treatment plan. Social Workers act as
consultants and leaders in comprehensive care throughout the system,
while supporting organizational strategies and goals. Major
Responsibilities: 1. Assessment and Treatment Planning Complete required
assessments that aid in creating an individualized care plan for each
patient. Create individualized care plans and goals in collaboration
with an interdisciplinary team and the patient and monitor progress.
Evaluate treatment plan and modify as needed. Evaluate and consider
legal, ethical, and biopsychosocial components in patient and family
situations. Assess barriers including coping with illness, mental health
history, cognitive development, lack of social support, resistance to
treatment, financial barriers, or other health system barriers. 2.
Discharge Planning Participate in discharge planning for patients with
acute needs requiring post-discharge services such as transitions to
skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, AODA/behavioral
health treatment facilities, outpatient dialysis, acute rehab, hospice,
and transportation needs. Coordinate follow-up services post discharge
to assure the continuum of care. Network with and demonstrate knowledge
of community resources to share with patients and families. 3. Provide
Education and Support Provide age specific education to patients and
families regarding the levels of care, community resources, advance
directives, legal proceedings, coping, and roles of their health care
team members. Engage and empower patients and families in the treatment
and... For full info follow application link.
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