**Description** **Introduction** Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Social Worker BSW you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. **Benefits** HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Social Worker BSW where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! **Job Summary and Qualifications** The Social Worker (BSW) facilitates timely and appropriate discharges from the hospital; identifies inappropriate or untimely services; identifies opportunities for improvements in patient care; assists patients/families in obtaining help in relation to disability, illness, financial hardship or other problems; functions as a liaison with insurance/managed care/utilization review companies and provides documentation of the above per regulatory requirements and hospital policy. What you will do in this role: + Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, HCA Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives; monitors self-compliance and implements process changes to ensure compliance to such regulations and quality initiatives as it relates to the provision of Case Management Services. + Collaborates with RN Case Managers in the plan of care of patients and families within the acute setting and along the healthcare continuum. + Assists the RN Case Manager with updates from insurance providers on discharge assistance that can be provided for the patient/family. + Identifies and transmits system issues impacting patient care to Case Management Director. + Acts as a liaison through effective and professional communications between the Case Managers, hospital staff, outside agencies and patient/family. + Assists the RN Case Manager in the plan of care to ensure timely and cost-effective use of resources. + Tracks and trends barriers to care and assists to improve processes and systems as variances are identified. + Coordinates with the RN Case Manager and corresponds to appropriate agencies + Assists with Baker Act placements by updating and communicating needed information to outside facilities. + Assists with appropriate after care needs (i.e. HHC, SNF, hospice, etc). + Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality care or the services delivered. + Assists in finding community resources for unfunded patients. + Regular, punctual and dependable attendance. + Demonstrates compassion and care including age and culturally appropriate behavior when dealing with patients, visitors, co workers, and others. + Demonstrates effective communication skills, both verbal and written communications are clear, concise, complete and accurate. + Demonstrates familiarization with policies and procedures and seeks clarification if uncertain of issues. Is knowledgeable of current trends and practices. **What qualifications you will need:** + BSW or MSW from an accredited institution + 1-3 years of social service experience HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital. For 40 years, we have served Bay County and the surrounding communities. We are an accredited facility offering comprehensive care. This includes advanced cardiac assessment and treatment. We offer certified women's services. Our hospital has dedicated spaces for adult and pediatric emergency services. We are certified in Advanced Primary Stroke Care. Our hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We are the area's only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. Other services that we offer include orthopedic care and joint replacement, robotic surgery, cardiac, vascular, and interventional services. We are home to the only Pediatric ER in the community. We have the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region. Together, we continue to raise the bar in healthcare. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Social Worker BSW opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!** We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.