Adventist Health

In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas.. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.. Provides direction for routine aspects of non-medical problems of patients and their families.. Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker (RBSW) or Certified Social Worker Associate (CSWA) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licenses master social worker (LMSW): Required in OR. Registered Bachelors of Social Work (RBSW) or Associate Clinical Social Worker (CSWA) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW): Required

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Come join this dynamic team of experienced RNs, SWs, and CM Coordinators at Adventist Health! With over 30 associates, the Care Management department regularly collaborates with various internal and external team partners to support patients & their families across the care continuum. If you are looking for a challenging & rewarding work environment, please consider being part of this interdisciplinary team of caregivers.
The salary range for this position is $30.79 - $46.15/hour.
In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.
Job Summary:
Provides services to patients and their families to deal with needs incidental to their hospitalization. Provides counseling, support and assistance in making transition plans. Provides direction for routine aspects of non-medical problems of patients and their families. Assists with the planning and post-discharge of patients with outside agencies, nursing staff, and relatives.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in social work: Required in OR
Master’s Degree in social work: Preferred in OR
One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Required
Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Registered Baccalaureate Social Worker (RBSW) or Certified Social Worker Associate (CSWA) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licenses master social worker (LMSW): Required in OR
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
Registered Bachelors of Social Work (RBSW) or Associate Clinical Social Worker (CSWA) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW): Required
Essential Functions:
Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care.
Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care. Refers to outpatient resources as appropriate.
Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching. Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient.
Develops Plan of Care (POC) based on patient assessment including, psychosocial factors that would impede the POC, clinical knowledge of appropriate theories of stages of human development, the impact of terminal illness, mental status and family dynamics.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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