SOCIAL WORKER CASE MANAGER
SITE OF SERVICE:
U.S Naval Hospital, Guam
POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Master’s degree in social work (MSW).
Accreditation: Graduate from a school of Social Work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
Cardiac Certifications: Must have the following hands-on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross:
· Basic Life Support (BLS)
Experience: Possess a minimum of (1) one year’s experience within the last (3) three years as a Social Work Case Manager working in an out/inpatient setting.
Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen
English Language Requirement: Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.
Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.
DUTIES:
· Assess each patient and perform triage duties as assigned.
· Formulate and carry out a goal directed plan of care which based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes, and which is prioritized according to patient needs and available resources including time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
· Evaluate effectiveness of patient self-care and ensure all aspects of clinical care support the progression of patient toward set outcomes.
· Provide treatment and discharge instructions upon patient release.
· Perform assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiological, and cognitive status.
· Provide a safe and clean environment for each patient.
· Identify patient/significant other learning needs and implement appropriate measures to meet identified needs.
· Assist in planning to ancillary personnel and staff.
· Demonstrate sound knowledge base and action in the care and decision making for designated patient situations. If weaknesses or deficiencies are identified either by peer reviews, quality control retorts (QCRs), or evaluations the HCW will be required to complete refresher training (in-services, competency reviews, continuing education, etc.) at Contractor expense.
· Perform documentation (manually and/or by use of computer) duties on unit and in-patient record that are timely, accurate, and concise.
HOURS:
· Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0730 and 2200 hours.
· Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5-to-9-hour period, to include an uncompensated 30-to-60-minute lunch break, respectively.
· In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services in excess of 80 hours per two-week period.
Base Down Days:
During a planned closure of the facility due to training, closures before or after holidays family down days, Employee will only be compensated for the actual hours worked. If the clinic is closed and employee is not able to work, employee will be required to use leave or take LWOP (without penalty).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer
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