Position Summary
Ensures that the medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are met to allow them to attain or maintain their
highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Must be able to train 6 weeks M-F for the PRN role.

Work Location:

Baptist Health

Shelby Medical Center

1000 1 St N

Alabaster, Alabama 35007

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Essential Functions
 Develops preliminary and comprehensive assessments, written plans of care, discharge plans and progress notes and reviews and
revises these plans as necessary.
 Provides resident, family and/or resident representative with information concerning resident’s rights and advance directives.
 Develops an effective working relationship with the resident, family, team members, physicians, community and others to
collaborate, advocate and problem solve on behalf of the resident to allow him/her to attain or maintain his or her highest
practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
 Ensures residents have access to prescriptions, durable medical equipment (DME), and other services as identified upon discharge.
 Refers residents to education regarding the healthcare delivery and reimbursement systems, prescription drug programs, health &
wellness programs, community agencies, public and private organizations, housing options, and other services, as appropriate.
 Participates in committees and Performance Improvement Projects.
 Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
 Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions
 Possesses excellent analytical and team building skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and work independently.
 Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served though
knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
 Demonstrates awareness of medical/ legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting
agencies

Education/Training
Bachelor’s degree in social work or a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Licensure/Certification
None

Experience
One (1) year supervised social work experience in a health care setting working directly with individuals.

LMSW (License Master Social Worker) HIGHLY preferred for Inpatient, Acute patient care setting.