Social Worker - SNF Extended Care

Desert Regional Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job type: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours: 0800-1630

Schedule: Monday through Friday

GENERAL DUTIES:
The Social Worker II is a social worker performing the case coordination tasks with the insurance and medical staff within the Skilled Nursing Facility Unit along with the complete range of social work services, including psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and clinical and therapeutic intervention to the persons served, their family members, and caregivers in an interdisciplinary environment consistent with the employee’s resources and continuum of care, as well as follow up post-discharge for both the Skilled Nursing Facility and the inpatient units of the General Acute Care Hospital. The Social Worker II may be assisted by the clinical nurse manager and the program leadership when needed. It is expected that the Social Worker II attends interdisciplinary meetings, family conferences to receive input and provide feedback to the team on the person served, progress and needs. The Social Worker II shall participate in and demonstrate accountability for continuum of care (including post-discharge follow-up). In support of DRMC’s Mission and Vision, adopts and lives the Values of Desert Regional Medical Center: Patient Focus, Accountability, Compassion, Continuous Improvement, Diversity, Innovation, Integrity, Joy, and Teamwork.

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited collect or university (or equivalent).
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintain current at all times).
• Effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Possess active listening skills.
• Able to independently manage multiple priorities.
• Must have excellent computer skills (i.e. eRehab Data, Medilinks, Cerner, Allscripts software).
• Must demonstrate teamwork in a pleasant manner.
• Must be able to write legibly.

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Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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