Social Worker Medical

Where You’ll Work

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest. Penrose Hospital serves as the anchor hospital of Penrose-St. Francis Health Services with 300-licensed beds and the ability to provide tertiary (high tech) medical-surgical services with an emphasis on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, Penrose Hospital has grown to become a major health treatment and referral center, specializing in cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care and physical rehabilitation. It's an incredible time to join us as we are a proud Magnet Hospital with designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Social Worker, you will coordinate and implement post-discharge plans in close coordination with Case Managers, utilizing the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Allscripts while assisting with advocacy and referrals to community resources. Every day you will manage patient discharge processes, provide essential advocacy for patients, and facilitate seamless referrals to critical community resources, ensuring continuity of care and comprehensive support. To be successful in this role, you will possess strong social work skills, expertise in discharge planning and community resource navigation, and the ability to effectively utilize EMR and Allscripts.

• Obtains, reviews and analyzes information relative to discharge planning in accordance with hospital policy.
• Assesses/reassesses patient's clinical and psychosocial status, premorbid status, community services utilized, diagnosis and treatment plan involving Case Manager as needed.
• Facilitates discharge planning working with patient, families and treatment team making any needed referrals/arrangements and documenting actions.
• Documents actions taken in progress notes and/or discharge planningassessment form from initial visit through to D/C.
• Educates patient and/or family on community resources available for assistance.
• Conforms to standards of patient and family confidentiality according to hospital and NASW standards and HIPAA.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
• Three (3) years experience in case management, discharge planning, social work, managed care, or professional counseling

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work
• Licensed Social Worker
• Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting