Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Part Time
FTE: 0.50
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direction of an RN Care Coordinator (RNCC) or Masters prepared Social Worker (MSW) the purpose of this position is to assist in communicating the discharge plan to patients and families and facilitating safe and timely transitions of care and services from acute care to alternative levels such as skilled nursing facility, inpatient rehabilitation, and/ or home program. This role will work collaboratively with the care transitions team members, providing onsite face to face interactions with patients and families and telephonic discharge arrangements with external entities and post-acute vendors. This role will assist in facilitating timely discharges, identification of barriers, and assuring clear communication is provided to patient family regarding discharge and transition of care plan. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Bachelor's degree in social work, health and human services, or allied health field or equivalent experience (4 years) 

BLS certified, or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment 

Must demonstrate effective communication and customer service skills, human relation skills and time management skills. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Prefer previous experience in health care service setting, and interaction with patients and families regarding care planning.

If chosen for this position, you may required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, martial status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained