Social Work Associate | Advanced Practitioners - Peds | Gainesville

Location: UF Health Shands Hospital

1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 

Schedule: Varies | 8:00am-4:30pm

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Facilitates the transition of a patient and family from one environment to another by providing them with a comprehensive continuous plan of care.

• Patient and Family Services: Identification and of patient and families requiring coordination of community support services by screening medical records, attending team meetings and referrals from other clinical staff. Develops treatment plans and facilitates services to enhance adjustment to illness and maintenance of wellness.
• Post Hospitalization Services: Identification, planning and case management, that alleviates environmental stresses and assures optimal success of medical treatment and post hospitalization plan. Identifies at risk population and utilizes case management areas to enhance continuity of care and wellness. Manages referrals to Department of Children and Families, Hospice and other institutions as necessary.
• Crisis Management: Responds expeditiously to emergency needs of patients and/or families by providing appropriate interventions necessary to stabilize, improve or resolve crisis situations during regular working hours demonstrates the ability to manage crisis situations effectively and under pressure. Maintains positive interactions with referring facilities, agencies, hospital staff and works to alleviate stressful situations for patient and families. 
• Documentation: Substantiates services rendered by documenting in the medical record and maintains accurate current Hospital and Clinic Information System Records and submitting other documentation as needed.
• Professionalism: Enhances the quality of patient care by complying with assurance standards, policies and procedures of the hospital and he department adhering to NASW code of Ethics.
• Administrative Duties: Attends required meetings, participates in committees and focus groups; completes required reports in a timely manner.
• Age-Specific Competency: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of the clinic by performing other related duties as may be required

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human services field; BSW from accredited institution.
• Clinical assessment skills and expertise in care coordination and utilization management.
• Person should display initiative, has the ability to be multi-tasking and be able to take on responsibilities.
•  Proven ability to problem-solve and be a team member is essential.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: None provided

Licensure/Certification/Registration: None required