Social Worker-MSW PRN

Company: The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis
Location: Topeka
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

Advancing Healthcare Together - The Future of Healthcare is in Topeka Kansas

Why The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis?

Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other.

Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's life and change the course of healthcare.

Our Place. St. Francis Campus is proud to be a part of a long legacy of high-quality, compassionate care. For more than 100 years, the hospital has combined compassionate care with lifesaving technological advancements to our patients and the communities served. Today, the hospital has 378 licensed beds, a history of technological advancements, and a generous and supportive community.

Our St. Francis hospital is seeking a PRN Licensed Master Social Worker. We are looking for your experience, knowledge and patient care skills in our Case Management/Utilization Review Department where you will be responsible for:

What You Will Be Doing:

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Provide direct discharge planning services and assistance with psychosocial services for the patient and family.
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Collaborate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to develop a discharge plan in relation to the patient's health care needs.
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Utilize broad experience and knowledge of appropriate healthcare resources for patients of all ages.
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Promote continuity through communication of the patient's plan of care.

So what experience are we looking for in our Licensed Master Social Worker?

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Master of Social Work degree from an accredited facility.
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Clinical emphasis from a CSWE accredited graduate school.
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State of Kansas licensure at the LMSW level.
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Prefer two semesters of graduate field experience in healthcare setting for a new graduate OR previous experience in a healthcare setting for an experienced graduate.
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Broad knowledge of healthcare and community resources.
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Interpersonally gifted possessing excellent communication and negotiation skills.
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Self-motivation, tenacious, and enjoy a diverse, fast-paced work environment.
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Computer literacy.

Now that you have read about what you will be doing and the experience we seek, it is time to apply and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

The St. Francis Campus is fully accredited by the joint Commission. We also have the following notable accreditations and certifications:

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Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification
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Inpatient Rehab Stroke Certification
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Chest Pain Accreditation, by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care
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Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, by the American College of Radiology
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(CoC) Accreditation

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Master of Social Work degree from an accredited facility.
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Clinical emphasis from a CSWE accredited graduate school.
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State of Kansas licensure at the LMSW level.
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Prefer two semesters of graduate field experience in healthcare setting for a new graduate OR previous experience in a healthcare setting for an experienced graduate.
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Broad knowledge of healthcare and community resources.
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Interpersonally gifted possessing excellent communication and negotiation skills.
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Self-motivation, tenacious, and enjoy a diverse, fast-paced work environment.
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Computer literacy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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..

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