Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Frisco is searching to hire a Social Worker - Discharge Planner - PRN .

Job Summary:

Facilitates progress through the continuum of care, from Pre- Admission through Discharge; Evaluates patients for discharge planning needs and appropriately directs the patient's care; Monitors resource consumption for most effective use; Provides feedback to payors on patient's clinical status and secures approvals for additional days of stay; Identifies teaching and psychosocial concerns for the best patient outcome; Functions as Patient Advocate to assist patients in resolving concerns.

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Required Skills:

Position Qualifications:

• Previous experience in case management / discharge planning preferred; acute care experience preferred; experience with Mother/ Baby preferred
• Current Texas license as RN or Medical Social Work required
• Ability to work independently; working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred; willingness to learn computer applications necessary for work functions; ability to adapt to changing situations and various personalities with a positive attitude

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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