Social Worker - Good Samaritan Hospital -Per Diem - Mount Vernon, IL
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Centralia
Posted on: June 22, 2022
Job Description:
$5000 Sign On Bonus For External CandidatesCombine two of the
fastest - growing fields on the planet with a culture of
performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you
get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the
lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget,
it's about making Healthcare data available wherever and whenever
people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error.
Join us and start doing your life's best work.SMThe Social Worker
is responsible and accountable for coordination of patient services
through an interdisciplinary process, which provides clinical and
psychosocial approach through continuum of care. - Discharge
planning will begin at the time of (or prior to) admission, and
reassessed ongoing throughout the course of
hospitalization.Provides direct social work/case management
services to patients and/or families and hospital staff to ensure
needed assessment intervention, support and referral. - Coordinates
services with other members of the health care team community wide.
- Respond to information and referral needs of the community.The
foundation of the Social Worker role includes crisis intervention,
comprehensive understanding of mental health diagnosis, brief
counseling, working collaboratively with community vendors,
identifying resource needs, arrange and facilitate meetings with
the health care team as needed, problem solving and encouraging
patients toward wellness.This position is per diem. Employees are
required to work our Flexible hours- work four shifts per month. It
may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional
overtime or weekends. Our office is located at 1 Good Samaritan
Way, Mt Vernon, IL 62864.Primary Responsibilities:The Social
Worker's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinates patient care processes to achieve desired quality
outcomes and identifies/controls appropriate resource
utilization
- Provide skilled interventions for: - patient/family support
and/or resolution of patient/family crises; facilitating
problem-solving/decision-making; advocacy and facilitation
necessitated by life-changing events (new diagnosis, abuse, loss of
independence, bereavement); and mediation of risk factors and
various psychosocial issues
- The Social Worker will be responsible for integrating the
assessment of the need for post-hospital services and determination
of an appropriate discharge plan for all Skilled Nursing Facility,
Home Care, and some LTAC cases
- Educates patient/family as to options/choices within the level
of care determined to be appropriate. - Initiates all necessary
paperwork
- Facilitates completion of orders and timely discharge of
patients, Continuum of Care planning will emphasize education and
collaboration with physicians, family members, nursing staff,
therapist, and case managers from contracted payors when
appropriate to determine discharge plan that will be of maximum
benefit to the patient. - Involve staff from next level of care in
the treatment plan as early as possible to promote continuity and
collaboration
- Reports all relevant information to the staff assuming
responsibility in the next level of care
- Interface with department directors, Risk Management and
patient representatives to identify potential QA or risk issues. -
Perform any necessary investigation, documentation and follow-up as
required
- Participates in departmental SQI projects
- Must be able to functionally coordinate and discharge plan for
all age groups, including but not limited to the unborn child
through geriatric age groups
- Is familiar with and expected to comply with all regulatory
requirements, including CMS and Joint Commission Standards -You'll
be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment
that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it
takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for
other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Social Work
- Ability to work onsite in Mount Vernon, IL
- Ability to work our Flexible hours- work four shifts per month.
It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional
overtime or weekends
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this
role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and
local regulations as well as all client requirements and will
obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure
compliance. -Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in a healthcare environment
- BLS certification
- Clinical knowledge of the Labor and Delivery, Pediatric and
Neonatal, Medical Surgical, and / or Oncology patientsUnitedHealth
Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19
vaccination status.Military & Veterans find your next mission: We
know your background and experience is different and we like that.
UnitedHealth Group values the skills, experience and dedication
that serving in the military demands. In fact, many of the values
defined in the service mirror what the UnitedHealth Group culture
holds true: Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation and
Performance. Whether you are looking to transition from active duty
to a civilian career, or are an experienced veteran or spouse, we
want to help guide your career journey. Learn more at Learn how
Teresa, a Senior Quality Analyst, -works with -military veterans
and ensures they receive the best benefits and experience possible.
-Careers with OptumInsight. Information and technology have amazing
power to transform the Healthcare industry and improve people's
lives. This is where it's happening. This is where you'll help
solve the problems that have never been solved. We're freeing
information so it can be used safely and securely wherever it's
needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily be
put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and
lower costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest
work together to make positive change a reality. This is the place
to do your life's best work.SM**PLEASE NOTE** The sign on bonus is
only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently
working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or related
entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal
Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.Diversity
creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal
Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is
a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug
test before beginning employment.Keywords: - #RPO, #RED
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