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HCA Healthcare Medical Social Worker MSW PRN in Thornton, Colorado
Description
Hourly Wage Estimate: $30.46 - $45.71 / hour
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Medical Social Worker MSW
PRN - Flexible for weekdays and weekend coverage
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Medical Social Worker MSW PRN? At North Suburban Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Medical Social Worker MSW PRN like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary and Qualifications
We are looking for a seasoned and ambitious Medical Social Worker LCSW to help us reach our goals. We will provide you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization and grow your nursing career. Unlock your potential here!
What you will do in this role:
The Medical Social Worker MSW is responsible and accountable for assessing the psychological, social, emotional, cultural and/or financial needs that impact patients’ health and recovery.
Utilize social service, supportive counseling, and clinical knowledge in the assessment of these needs
Address assessed needs in a timely manner
Develop a Discharge plan in collaboration with patient/family and interdisciplinary team
Utilize knowledge of payer source implications on discharge plan, resources and placement options to maximize patients’ successful disposition
Perform delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care at NSMC
Serve as a resource for issues of financial assistance and/or resources that promote continued independence for patients
Assist patients and families in matters related to advance directives and guardianship and proxy decision making
Perform behavioral health evaluations for patients on mental health holds and/or patients with a primary diagnosis of drug and/or alcohol dependency as appropriate.
What qualifications you will need:
Master’s in Social Work or Bachelors in Social Work required
AHA or ARC BLS certification.
A minimum of 2 years recent social work experience. Experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Must have the ability to assess information, apply critical thinking processes to determine course of action, and relay this information to the interdisciplinary team.
Requires: excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills; solid knowledge base in psychosocial assessment; knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid criteria for benefits and accessing resources.
Must be able to prioritize workload, and develop efficient methods of managing time.
For nearly 40 years, North Suburban Medical Center (https://northsuburban.com/) has served the north metro Denver community at its location in Thornton, Colorado with an unwavering dedication to quality and community. At North Suburban, you’ll find the strongest history of quality of any north Denver hospital, and that dedication to quality continues today. We provide labor and delivery services, award-winning emergency care, vital health screenings such as mammograms, cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedic care, robotic surgery, and of course, hospital care. North Suburban also provides advanced wound care and hyperbaric treatments and operates a neonatal intensive care unit for newborns in need.
For the children in our community, North Suburban is affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children and provides kid-friendly emergency room care, and has a dedicated pediatric hospital unit staffed by pediatric doctors and nurse. As an affiliate hospital of HealthONE and HCA Healthcare , North Suburban is part of an internationally known and highly-regarded system of hospitals founded on the mission to serve and deliver on our mission statement: Above all else, we are dedicated to the care and improvement of human life.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Medical Social Worker MSW PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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.