Job Description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Job Title: Social Worker

Employment Type: PRN (Weekday and Weekend availability 8am to 4:30pm, required to work 2shifts/month, 2 holiday/yr.)

Shift: Day
Location: St. Mary’s Medical Center and Nazareth Hospital (Required)

Position Purpose

In collaboration with Care Coordination staff, this position is directly involved in the process of assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy for options and services to meet individual patient’s health care needs. Through communication and identification of available resources, participates in the promotion of quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and cost-effective care delivery. This position reports to the Manager of Care Coordination.

As a “Social Worker” you will:

• Recognizes special needs/concerns of populations served and adjusts communication accordingly, i.e., language barrier, diminished hearing, concrete terms, etc.
• Collaborates with the Care Coordination staff and multidisciplinary team members regarding discharge planning and arrange for needed care in the home or an alternate setting.
• Provides support and counseling to patients/families experiencing and/or anticipating issues to adjusting to illness, catastrophic diagnoses, changes in living situations and bereavement. Establish a plan. Documents interventions and outcomes as required in the electronic record.
• Actively participates and provides pertinent information in multidisciplinary rounds on assigned patients.
• Completes appropriate assessments for assigned patients to identify gaps in care, develop goals, and facilitate interventions and resources.
• Ability to perform diversified duties with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy
• Must be able to work independently and on a team.
• Demonstrates ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work/Services
• Master's Degree (preferred)
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a hospital or health care facility

Non-benefit eligible Roles

**Under 0.3 FTE (16 hours weekly) or per diem roles**

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment. 
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. 
• Free onsite parking. 
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.  
• Referral Rewards Program

Position Highlights:

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. 
• Free onsite parking. 
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.  
• Referral Rewards Program

Nazareth Hospital serves Northeast Philadelphia and the surrounding region. With over 160 inpatient beds and many outpatient services, Nazareth Hospital has a broad range of specialties to meet patients’ health care needs. Nazareth Hospital offers outstanding diagnostic, medical, surgical and therapeutic care with state-of-the-art technology. With the dedication of 1,200 employees and 350+ physicians and specialists, Nazareth Hospital treats patients and their families with respect and compassion while providing health care services in response to the changing needs of our community.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.