at NorthShore University Health System in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Highlights:
Position:Care Navigator- Social Worker$10,000 sign on bonus
Location:Evanston Hospital
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Hours:8:00 AM- 4:30 PM and 11:30 AM-8:00 PM (rotating hours) with a rotation to cover weekend hours
Required Travel:May travel to all 4 sites (Evanston,Glenbrook, Skokie, and Highland Park)- limited
What you will need:
License:LSW or LCSW license required. CPR-BLS for Healthcare providers (American Heart Association) required.
Education:Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work required. Clinical certification, such as case management certification, is beneficial.
Experience:Two years post-graduate experience preferred; healthcareexperience preferred. Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platform preferred.
What you will do:
Provides emotional support and counseling to the patient and caregivers
Helps patients understand their insurance coverage as well as the post-acute level of care, necessary durable medical equipment required for recovery
Coordinates and collaborates with inpatient continuum Care Manager while the patient is hospitalized, accepting hand off at the time of discharge.
Completes and documents assessment in accordance with NorthShore and health plan requirements.
Develops, implements, updates individualized care plan for patient until program completion.
Documents in health plan portals as required.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
