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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Employment Type:

Full Time

Shift:

Monday- Friday 7:30 am - 4 pm

Position Purpose:

Under limited supervision, provides appropriate discharge planning and other social work services to patients and their families which addresses the patient’s psychosocial needs and concerns, as related to their illness disability, and/or hospitalization. Enhances patient/family’s problem-solving capabilities by linking them with available resources and services. With continuity of care as a goal, participates in the interdisciplinary team process on assigned nursing units and communicates with other health care professionals as an advocate for the patient/family. ​

What you will Do:

• Conducts timely interviews with patients and/or families to obtain information for the purpose of needs assessment.

• Serves as a key member on interdisciplinary teams, assisting medical and nursing staff in understanding the significance of social and emotional factors, which may affect the patient=s coping and eventual recovery. Contributing an expanded knowledge base of patient/family functioning, gained in contact during unit specific services; thereby, ensuring smooth transitions between inpatient and outpatient services.

• Assesses patient/family need for financial assistance. Advises and assists them in appropriate application procedures for the types of benefits for which they may be eligible under these programs.

• Provides community based referrals to suitable support services to enable patient/families to cope with the ramifications and unanticipated consequences of their chronic illness.

• Prepares documentation for patient’s medical record, in the form of progress notes, which appropriately reflects contacts, referrals, discharge plan, or any other business conducted with or for the patient/family.

• Functions as an advocate for special needs of patients/families in relationship to issues of culture, ethnicity, and language diversity.

• Serves as an advocate to preserve patient’s rights.

• Provides back-up coverage and support for social work services and discharge planning in inpatient and outpatient nursing units as identified and assigned.

• Meets regularly with the program director and other members of the department for the purpose of conducting regular business, case review, staff and program development, discussion of departmental policy and procedure matters, and participation in the Performance Improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelors of Social Work (B.S.W.) or Bachelors Degree (B.A.) in a related human service field from an accredited school.

• Requires current licensure at the Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (L.B.S.W.) level from the state of Iowa or qualify to obtain such designation through reciprocity or testing, within a reasonable period of time.

• Experience in a health care setting, with an interdisciplinary approach is desirable.

• Has familiarity with Federal, State, Regional, and Community Resources. An established network is desirable.

• Possesses effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Has an understanding and commitment to the philosophy, mission, and vision of Mercy.

• Reflects professionalism.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• The tri-state region, referred to as Western Iowa or Siouxland, is highlighted by safe and friendly communities, excellent schools and a mix of peaceful rural areas and vibrant city atmosphere where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet at the Missouri River.

• Situated in the heart of downtown Sioux City, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is also well positioned for urban living in any of the newly renovated apartments, downtown lofts, or townhome living options. The downtown also features a historic district with excellent restaurants and social spots, and you'll just be steps away from the beautifully renovated Warrior Hotel for dinner and the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre for entertainment.

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs

• Education reimbursement

• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision

• Paid time off

• Long- and short-term leave

• Retirement planning

• Life insurance coverage

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne Western Iowa serves the needs of individuals in a 33-county area including western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/siouxland/location/mercyone-siouxland-medical-center) , a 238-bed regional facility, is home to the only Level II trauma center in the area – one of only four trauma care facilities in the state to receive verification from the American College of Surgeons – and MercyOne Air Med, a regional helicopter ambulance service. Along with owned and managed hospitals in Primghar (https://www.mercyone.org/location/mercyone-primghar-family-medicine) and Hawarden, Iowa, and a partnership with Dunes Surgical Hospital (https://www.mercyone.org/location/dunes-surgical-hospital) in South Dakota, the region also operates a primary care network, specialty care clinics and home health care, providing an entire continuum of preventative, primary, acute and tertiary health care services to provide personalized, compassionate care for the communities we serve and beyond.

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran