Licensed Social Worker, Palliative Care - Now Hiring

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola University Medical Center is part of a three-hospital system including , , and .

Loyola University Medical center has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker. The Social Worker works collaboratively with the Care Management Team for coordinated patient care delivery across the continuum. 

Full Time Inpatient MSW Social Worker - weekdays and intermittent weekends.

CARE COORDINATION:  The Inpatient MSW Social Worker works with the multidisciplinary team including physicians, staff, and payers to ensure patient's progress along the continuum of care in an efficient and cost-effective manner that ensures quality outcomes. The Inpatient Full Time MSW Social Worker acts as a patient advocate and communication link with other departments and community resources. Facilitates multidisciplinary rounds and supports in development of individualized, evidence-based, outcomes oriented, and safe practice.

Responsible for patient assessment of complex clinical discharge needs and establishment of an appropriate plan of care with multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and oversees the care coordination of defined population. Ensures that patient goals are set with patient/family, negotiates healthcare resources and educates patient/family regarding available options of care throughout the continuum. Demonstrates clinical competence to care for a specific patient population. Conducts daily multidisciplinary rounds demonstrating ability to identify and address care coordination barriers. Facilitate patient education for safe and effective discharge.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Demonstrates leadership behaviors that enhance and support team functions. Mentors and coaches staff. Maintains competencies and participates in continuing education for self and development of colleagues and students. Participates in delivering professional programs/ courses/in-services, internal and/or external, and community events. Seeks opportunities to promote staff education, certification, clinical ladder, and award programs. Maintains national certification, as applicable, and membership in professional organization(s). Creates opportunities to advocate for the role of the professional social worker as a key member of the interdisciplinary team. Uphold standards of National Association of Social Work (NASW)

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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.