POSITION PURPOSE

Shadows and works to assess patient's medical condition, psychosocial concerns, home environment and additional information to provide appropriate discharge placement. Observes and learns communication styles with family and/or significant other, staff and outside agencies to discuss discharge-planning alternatives. Assists patients/families in coping skills and provides emotional support. Learns consultation reports and documents activity in patient medical record. Performs other related duties as needed.

SITE(S)

 

Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Progressing in an accredited social work program.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Introduction to social work class is in progress.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

N/A

SUPERVISES

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

Experience in the health care arena preferred. Must be able to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 

Developing skills to complete a patient’s medical and psychosocial assessment for discharge planning. Learning proper communication skills with multidisciplinary team. Documents assessments in the patient’s medical record under supervision. Assists patients/families in coping skills and provides emotional support Developing knowledge of and ability to discuss financial alternatives with patients and families. Observes and participates in interdisciplinary meetings.