SW Student DC Planner

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Department: Social Services
Shift/schedule: Part Time (24 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Manager of Social Services. The SW Student Discharge Planner's primary job function is to provide support to patients and their families, with a focus on discharge planning and making appropriate referrals based on the patient’s age and needs. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

• Bachelor's Degree required

• Enrolled in Master's Degree Program, or completed Master's Degree in Social Work required.

Licensure:

• BLS within 90 days of hire required

Experience:

• None.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 

1. Arranges continuing care post discharge including coordination of services with community resources.

2. Completes assessments and follow-ups for patients/families.

3. Serves as a liaison between patients, physicians, organizations, and outside agencies.

4. Responds to high-risk screenings and physicians' consults according to criteria.

5. Maintains accurate record keeping in patient's chart and departmental statistics.

6. Participates in team meetings, non-departmental meetings and on-going hospital committees.

7. Participates in department Quality Improvement programs.

8. Maintains skills through continuing education and current knowledge of community resources.

9. Arranges discharge planning needs by meeting and speaking with patients and families in addition to collaborating with providers, nursing, therapy and other skilled disciplines.

10. Serves as a liaison between patients, families, physicians and advanced care practitioners, organizations, and outside agencies.

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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.