Social Worker Case Coordinator- PRN

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What Awaits You:

• Opportunities for Career Growth - Build a meaningful career with access to professional development, mentorship, and advancement pathways.
• Collaborative and Inclusive Environment - Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who value mutual respect, innovation, and teamwork.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Take advantage of a competitive and affordable benefits program that supports your health, financial security, and overall well-being.

Job Title: Case Coordinator - Social Worker
Department: Case Coordination

General Summary:
As a Case Coordinator - Social Worker II, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing patient care by evaluating the timeliness and appropriateness of services, and expertly coordinating discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions to post-hospital care. This position also involves providing insightful case reviews and recommendations for patients in the Renaissance Unit, making a meaningful impact on their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patient care by reviewing medical records and collaborating with care providers to align with industry standards.
• Identify and resolve delays in patient care by effectively negotiating with internal and external providers.
• Assess complex discharge planning needs and collaboratively develop personalized post-hospital care plans.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary meetings to address complex cases and enhance care strategies.
• Attend patient-centered multidisciplinary meetings to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and achieve positive health outcomes.
• Document all case coordination activities meticulously in Epic, ensuring comprehensive care records.
• Manage discharge planning orders, ensuring accurate and clear communication with care teams.
• Act as a liaison to payers and external providers, coordinating essential post-hospital services.
• Facilitate effective information transfer among healthcare professionals for smooth transitions across care levels.
• Refer patients with unique age-specific needs to appropriate community services.
• Identify staff learning opportunities related to case coordination, conducting engaging educational sessions.
• Analyze data on practice patterns to uncover trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Uphold infection control and safety practices in all aspects of work.
• Perform additional duties as required to support team and organizational goals.

Professional Development:

• Attend educational programs to support your professional growth and expertise.
• Maintain active membership in a relevant professional organization.
• Engage in hospital committees to influence policy and practice improvements.
• Explore and implement best practices from other institutions to enhance case coordination services.

Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional communication skills to connect effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
• Strong knowledge of local community resources and age-specific characteristics.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Flexibility to adapt work hours as needed to best support patient care.
• Proficiency in hospital information systems to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ability to navigate the hospital environment to support patient transitions.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Social Worker in D.C. with a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field.
• 2-5 years of social work experience in healthcare, including expertise in case coordination and inpatient utilization management.
• Current CPR certification.

Salary Range: Minimum 0.00/hour - Maximum 52.89/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.