Job Information
HCA Healthcare Social Worker MSW Pedi PRN in San Antonio, Texas
Description
Introduction
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Social Worker MSW Pedi PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Children's Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, Methodist Hospital Healthcare.
Benefits
Methodist Children's Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Social Worker MSW Pedi PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
As a Social Worker (MSW) you are responsible for non-clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions as needed for both the inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. As a MSW you will perform crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance or other identified resource needs. You will also assist in post-acute care placement on all discharges, primarily with those patients identified with post-discharge behavioral health and patient assistance/resource needs, and arrange and facilitate Family Care Conferences to support patient, family, and discharge planning goals. You are dedicated to patient and family centered care that values personal self-determination, prioritization, and engage in creative, compassionate problem-solving. You will maintain a thorough working knowledge of the rules of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes, and possess a thorough understanding of managed-care concepts and length-of-stay management relating to patient and organizational fiscal responsibility. The scope of this role includes intensive care units, Trauma, Oncolgy, NICU, Transplant, ED, and responds to physician, non-discharge planning social work consults throughout the facility.
What you will do in this role :
You will work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs. Maintains effective communication between members of the care team.
You will identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual.
You will perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
You will obtain input from the RN case manager to ensure the discharge plan is appropriate and aligns with the patient care plan. You will reassess and modify patient discharge plan as needed, in conjunction with the clinical team.
You will participate in the interdisciplinary care planning process and performs proactive discharge planning.
You will provide education to patients and caregivers regarding community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits, and coverage.
You will coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers. You will assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
You will respond promptly to referrals from RN CM or other staff who identify risk factors for social determinants of health, emotional support, and coping.
You will intervene with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness. You will engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
You will provide emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end of life, terminal illness notifications, death notification (with physician), and crisis interventions.
What qualifications you will need :
Master’s Degree in Social Work Required
1+ years of experience or MSW internship Required
Currently licensed as a Registered Master of Social Work in the state(s) of practice, according to law and regulation. Per state requirements
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCWS), preferred
Certification in Social Work, preferred
Since opening in 1998 as the first and only hospital in San Antonio and South Texas designed and built just for children with over 200 beds, Methodist Children’s Hospital has set the standard for treating the children of South and Central Texas. The hospital has built a strong reputation for its outstanding pediatric services in many specialty areas including pediatric heart surgery, pulmonology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, newborn and pediatric intensive care, oncology and emergency services.
Our new tower is part of a landmark expansion that increased the footprint of the Methodist Hospital campus by 445,000 square feet. It includes 150 rooms and a dedicated children’s imaging department with new, state-of-the art technology. The Level IV NICU, the region’s largest with over 90 beds, has board-certified neonatologists in-house 24/7 to provide the highest level of neonatal care available. The hospital is among the nation’s top three providers of blood and marrow stem cell and cord blood transplants for children and is the largest BMT program in San Antonio. In addition, Methodist Children’s Hospital continues to be nationally recognized for the strongest quality record for patient safety. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Children’s Hospital under Locations.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Social Worker MSW Pedi PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status