Social Worker
Grand Island, NEJob$24.27–36.1/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Social Worker helps patients and families navigate healthcare needs by addressing social, emotional, financial, and discharge planning concerns. The role collaborates with patients and the interdisciplinary care team to develop care plans, coordinate transitions, connect people with community resources, and support patient advocacy. The position is based at CHI Health St. Francis, a regional referral center in Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Social Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping patients and families navigate complex healthcare needs with compassion and expertise. By addressing social, emotional, financial, and discharge planning needs, you'll help remove barriers to care and support positive patient outcomes throughout the care journey.
Every day you will collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized plans of care and coordinate safe, timely transitions. You'll serve as a trusted advocate, connecting patients with community resources and support services that promote continued health and well-being beyond the hospital.
To be successful in this role, you will bring strong clinical assessment, communication, and problem-solving skills along with a passion for patient advocacy. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment where your ability to build relationships, navigate community resources, and support patients through challenging situations makes a meaningful difference every day.
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Assess patients' psychosocial, environmental, financial, and discharge planning needs to develop individualized plans of care.
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Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate safe, effective discharge plans and facilitate timely referrals to appropriate post-acute and community resources.
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Advocate for patients and families by connecting them with support services and assisting with applications for available community and financial resources.
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Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members on available services, care options, and community resources to support successful transitions of care.
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Document assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities while maintaining compliance with organizational, state, and federal standards.
Job Requirements
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Certified Social Worker (CSW) in Nebraska
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Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) with the intent on receiving a Master's
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Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Where You'll Work
CHI Health St. Francis was established in Grand Island, Neb. in 1887. Today, our hospital is a regional referral center, with more than 100 physicians and more than 1,100 team members working together to build a healthier community. Our goal is to provide patients with high-quality medical care close to home, where they can be supported by their family, friends, and community.
Pay Range
$24.27 - $36.10 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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