Acute Care, Annuities, Case Management, Clinical Outcomes, Community and Social Services, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Financial Risk Management, Health Education, Healthcare, Home Care, Hospital, Hospital Administration, Leading Edge Technology, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Maintain Compliance, Medical Treatment, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Quality of Care, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Rehabilitation Nursing, Resource Utilization, Risk Analysis, Social Work, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Utilization Management, Vision Plan
Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service! Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions? If you are an LMSW looking to enjoy the perks of temporary staffing yet feel like a member of the large organization, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the employer for you!
What we have to offer:
- Competitive Compensation:Intrastaff constantly surveys the market to ensure top pay rate for our employees. Pay Rate: $42.00 - $46.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
- World-Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts.
- Futuristic Healthcare:Johns Hopkins is known as a teaching Health System and whether directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking medical
research. - Benefits:There are options for a tax deferred annuity 401 K Retirement Plan and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
Location: Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD
Schedule: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with alternating weekends
If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary at Johns Hopkins Intrastaff!
Responsibilities:
- Apply knowledge of case management practices, hospital policies, departmental procedures, and healthcare regulations to support high-quality patient care and outcomes.
- Partner with the Case Management Coordinator (RN) to proactively identify patients at risk for extended hospital stays, complex clinical needs, high resource utilization, or repeat admissions, initiating interventions within 24 hours of admission.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to evaluate patient and family needs, coping abilities, support systems, barriers to care, and discharge readiness.
- Provide counseling, guidance, advocacy, and referrals to patients and families to address psychosocial and community resource needs.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, interdisciplinary teams, and utilization management staff to develop and implement effective patient-centered care and discharge plans.
- Identify and address barriers to safe and timely discharge, coordinating referrals to financial counseling, risk management, and other support services as needed.
- Serve as a trusted resource for patients, families, caregivers, and community partners by providing education, information, and access to available services.
- Coordinate comprehensive discharge planning, ensuring seamless transitions of care and appropriate post-hospitalization services.
- Educate patients and families regarding community resources, including home health services, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers, and other post-acute care options.
- Maintain current knowledge of community-based resources, healthcare regulations, and payer requirements that may impact patient care and discharge planning.
- Monitor and facilitate implementation of discharge plans to ensure continuity of care and successful patient outcomes.
- Complete and maintain accurate discharge planning, social services, and case management documentation in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Initiate and maintain acute-care abstracts and MedQM data for assigned patients, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
- Promote efficient resource utilization while supporting patients in achieving the best possible clinical and psychosocial outcomes.
Qualifications:
- MS Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
- Must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners at the LMSW level, but an LCSW-C is preferred
- 2 years or more of licensed clinical social work experience in an inpatient Hospital healthcare setting. ED experience preferred
- Aidin Discharge software experience is strongly preferred
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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