RN Social Worker - Care Coordinator

Full-Time; FTE 1.0

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm

Rock Island, IL

Responsible for the coordination of care and services for the patient through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.  Monitors plan of care to address physical and psychosocial needs and provide problem solving assistance. Coordinates services, transitions of care, discharge planning, referrals to appropriate community agencies and assists with advance directives when appropriate. Provides leadership and promotes communication and collaboration among members of the interdisciplinary team, patients and families to ensure that specific patient outcomes are achieved and variances are evaluated and addressed as needed.  Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team to achieve department and hospital goals related to coordination of care, reducing readmissions and managing length of stay. 

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. 

• Facilitates the coordination of discharge planning to assure excellence in patient care and patient flow 
• Assess patient’s clinical and psychosocial needs, identifies risk factors and develops plan based on identified needs 
• Identifies needed interventions, communicates and collaborates with physicians and primary nurse to individualize plan of care 
• Collaborates with patient, family, and other members of the healthcare team to address patient needs related to care coordination and assist with managing length of stay and prevent readmissions 
• Coordinates and facilitates interdisciplinary planning and communication through care coordination rounds, complex care meetings, and discharge huddles   

Education:  

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Experience:  

• 1-2 years post graduate experience.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Social Work license in Iowa and Illinois required.  (License in second state must be obtained within 30 days of hire.)   
• CPR within 30 days of hire. 

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.  

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