Medical Social Worker, LSW - NICU (PFK)Requisition ID2023-47607CategorySocial WorkOverview1.0FTE, 40 hours per week, M-F 8am - 5pmFull-time benefits.$2,000 Sign-On BonusFamily Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIGQYYVzDDQVisit our website: https://partnersforkids.org/The Medical Social Worker (LSW) assists patients and families with complex medical and behavioral health needs to navigate uneventfully, efficiently, and as effectively as possible through the course of their illness to improve or maintain social, emotional, functional and physical health. Practices professional social work and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics for Social Work. Must maintain a current Ohio Social Work license.Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.ResponsibilitiesThe Social Worker (LSW) functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team and provides care coordination services to patients and their families including:Screening and identification of patients (Occasionally)Outreach to primary care physicians, specialty physicians and other service providers to identify patients in need of care coordination (Frequently)Assisting Care Coordinator in completion of Health Risk Assessment (Occasionally)Assisting Care Coordinator with the development of family-centered plan of care (Occasionally)Facilitating communication and collaboration amongst the healthcare team (Frequently)Developing patient?s/family self-management skills through education and resource provision (Continuously)Performs ad hoc tasks as directed by Care Coordinator (Frequently)Managing transitions between settings, caregivers and providers (Frequently)Monitoring and follow-up across the continuum of care (Continuously)Providing consultation, education, and training to staff regarding psychosocial issues that impact the delivery of optimal health care services (Occasionally)Participates in orientation and continuing education of staff and students as appropriate (Frequently)QualificationsKNOWLEDGE , SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED1. Bachelors Degree in Social Work required.2. Current Social Work license (LSW) in Ohio required.3. Active BLS certification4. Working knowledge of Medicaid and other regulatory agency standards5. Valid driver's license & proof of auto insurance, (required to do