Case Manager / Social Work / PRN

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Description:

• Independently assesses, coordinates, and implements a timely, safe patient discharge plan to the appropriate level of care.
• Participates in interdisciplinary approach to patient care management.
• Provides emotional support and psychosocial counseling to patients.
• Acknowledges and appropriately prioritizes referrals from interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families, with initial chart documentation entered within eight business hours of receipt of consult.
• Attends and actively participates in Triads and interdisciplinary team meetings in order to screen for high risk patients, obtain and share information, identify appropriate length of stay per DRG, advance the patient's plan of care, identify and take action to resolve barriers and to coordinate safe and appropriate discharge to the proper level of care within the appropriate time frame.
• Maintains focus on the provision of quality service in a rapid and efficient manner in order to transition patients to the appropriate level of care within the time frame of the target length of stay.
• Updates the clinical team regarding discharge destination, and date and time of anticipated discharge.
• Attends and actively participates in Traid Data Meetings and Team Meetings in order to identify and address system trends and barriers to the delivery of efficient patient care.
• Collaborates with insurance case managers and community care providers, and initiates referrals to appropriate community resources.
• Maintains broad knowledge of resources and options for patients available within all levels of care: facilitates efficient access and movement of patient across levels of care, and coordinates inter-facility transfer of patients to appropriate level of care.
• Ensures that a safe and timely discharge is attained, with proper documentation and verbal reports shared with receiving facilities or agencies.
• Acts as a responsible steward of department's patient care funds, exploring all viable options prior to requesting use of funds.
• Assesses patients and members of their support system in order to identify potential needs, to determine appropriate level of care for discharge planning purposes and to identify necessary interventions.
• Evaluates family, home environment and financial situation in order to develop safe and viable plan of care.
• Provides patient and family counseling and education regarding discharge planning, and community resources.
• Evaluates, coordinates and acts in accordance with current laws and hospital policies in reporting targeted populations (suspected child/disabled adult/elder abuse or neglect).
• In collaboration with supervisor, pursues professional development opportunities through local, regional and national forums.
• Participates as a member of professional organizations in order to establish resource network, and to maintain knowledge of current practices, trends and developments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's of Social Work degree from an accredited school of social work.
• One year of social work experience in an acute care setting.
• Positions in this classification require license or license eligibility.
• Knowledge of computer software applications.

The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details:

Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Accommodations: EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”

Physical Requirements: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Environmental Factors: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.