Med Surg (RN)

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• Provide direct clinical social work services, counseling, discharge planning, and case management to hospital patients and their families.
• Assess and document patients’ emotional, social, financial, environmental, and follow-up referral needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized psychosocial care plans.
• Develop and coordinate discharge plans for assigned caseload, ensuring integration with community-based resources.
• Monitor patients’ progress toward care goals, addressing barriers to discharge and estimated length of stay.
• Serve as patient advocate, delivering integrated care focused on mind, body, and spirit.
• Interpret and communicate social, psychological, emotional, and financial issues to physicians and healthcare team members.
• Complete required documentation in patient records and hospital systems (e.g., Cerner, MIDAS+).
• Support hospital initiatives such as quality improvement, clinical research, and community networking.
• Work effectively with diverse populations, including all ages, cultures, ethnicities, and genders.
• Maintain professional skills and comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality monitoring processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support optimal patient and family care.

Skills and

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school required.
• ASW or higher license required; LCSW preferred.
• Acute care experience required.
• Strong psychosocial assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Skilled in grief, loss, and crisis counseling.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with word processing; database experience preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and populations.
• Transportation required for hospital coverage as needed.

- Full-time, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week; days, some weekends; 8-week initial assignment. Location: - NorthBay or Vacavalley hospitals (assignment based on daily need).