SOCIAL WORKER (32 HOURS PER WEEK)
Company: Reedsburg Area Medical Center
Location: Reedsburg
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Reedsburg Area Medical Center is recruiting a Social Worker to
join our team! Position Summary: The Social Worker assists the
patients at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center hospital and clinics.
These tasks could include but are not limited to discharge planning
arrangements, i.e. nursing referral, equipment, nursing
home/assisted living, hospice, ADRC, meals/housekeeping; financial
issues; complaints, concerns and advocacy. The Social Worker is
aware of community resources and communicates resources depending
on needs of patient. The Social Worker assist patients to deal with
emotional issues, i.e. counseling services, finances, support
groups. The Social Worker at RAMC works with all age population and
is knowledgeable on emotional, spiritual and social aspects that
impact their lives.
Job Relationships: Reports to Director of Med Surg Unit and
collaborates with Discharge Planning Team in the acute care
setting.
Primary Customer Served: Neonatal (Birth - 30 days)Infant (31 days
- 1 year) Pediatric (1 - 12 years) Adolescent (13 - 18 years) Adult
(19 - 65 years) Geriatric (> 66 years) Family/Visitors
Physicians Community Agencies Social Work Team
Education and Training Required: BSW or related field. If Bachelors
in related field, must obtain Social Worker certificate. Licensure
in the State of Wisconsin.
Experience: One (1) year in hospital, nursing home or related
health field assisting patients and residents preferred.
Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Relates well to
people.Works independently and under time constraints. Organizes
work and priorities. Documents in a timely manner. Knowledgeable of
computer system. Knowledgeable of standards, regulations and codes,
applicable to Social Service activities.
Physical Requirements: Physical Demands:Able to sit, stand and walk
during the course of a normal work day.On occasion may need to bend
or squat to retrieve items or supplies, lift, push, pull or carry
up to 10 pounds. Items greater than that may be delegated out to
another individual.Able to spend extended periods of time on a
telephone with other facilities. Occasionally work over allocated
hours on a normal shift. Sight: Near and far vision is required in
order to visualize computer screens, review documents, and assist
patients and other members of the healthcare team.
Cognition/Communication: Ability to participate in all aspects of
communication in regards to writing, reading, math, hearing and
comprehensive speech skills. Has minimal exposure to complex math
skills. Environmental Conditions: Is continually exposed to an
inside, patient care environment with occasional exposure to
unpleasant odors. Potential Hazards:N/A Psychological, Situational,
Functional Factors:Able to multitask, remain flexible .Maintain
interpersonal skills, deep conversation, work effectively alone,
take initiative and handle stressful situations. Is capable of
being creative, problem solve, make decisions and manage difficult
situations.
Keywords: Reedsburg Area Medical Center, Sheboygan , SOCIAL WORKER (32 HOURS PER WEEK), Healthcare , Reedsburg, Wisconsin
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