Social Worker Bachelor Level Prn

• PRN (As Needed) - Day Shift - M-F 8:30-5:00

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, Diversity Inc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace.

Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.

Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Provides social work services for and in partnership with patients, families, and significant others. These include concrete service provision and implementation of care plans as it relates to transitions of care. Makes referrals to outside agencies and assists in coordination of continuity of care, including discharge planning. Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. The social Worker shall be knowledgeable about community resources, continuity of care coordination, and all aspects of the discharge planning process.

Position Highlights:

• Assists with discharge planning.
• Provides education and information to patients and caregivers related to the various community levels of post-acute care.
• Facilitates patient and family in facility selection.
• Provides clerical assistance with placements to post-acute care services (faxing/calling/packet creation) for skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities and hospices.
• Navigation of the EMR in order to extrapolate relevant clinical data necessary for placement referrals.
• Maintains a database and working knowledge of community resources pertinent to the oncology population.
• Offers information and referral services.
• Provides information on general cancer resources, transportation resources and other community resources as appropriate.
• Coordinates lodging referrals to Hope Lodge and other lodging resources.
• Coordinates transportation requests using community agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Anticipate and coordinate referrals to community-based organizations, to ensure the timely continuation of a patient’s treatment plan or discharge following an acute care admission.
• Collaborate effectively with medical team.
• Complete all documentation and reporting requirements.

Credentials and

Qualifications:

• BSW from CSWE approved school
• Experience with disability management is highly preferred
• Must have clear written and verbal communication skills and basic competence in various computer applications

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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