University of Utah Health
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah
Provides psychological and social support to patients and families through psychosocial assessments and the development of treatment plans. Facilitates patient adjustment during hospitalization and coordinates transitions into the community via resource referrals.
Requires a current license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) or a Certified Social Worker in the State of Utah. Must obtain an RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential within 30 days of hire.
Essential Functions Identifies, assesses and diagnoses problems through patient assessment and interactions; and evaluates actual or potential patient health problems. Assesses, plans and implements interventions for solving patient care problems. Formulates care plans for specific patients and documents the nursing process in patient's record. Evaluates patient response to interventions and modifies plan of care as needed to achieve health care goals. Develops and participates in educating patients, their families, or significant others about post discharge care programs. Initiates patient care meetings with the health care team to revise the plan of care as the patient's condition warrants. Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment. Provides guidance and direction to members of the health care team to ensure quality patient care. Keeps current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs. Orients and educates new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures. Provides and oversees direct patient care in accordance with established nursing protocol and physicians' orders. Utilizes knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control, and safety precaution; and initiates appropriate interventions in crisis situations. Participates in total quality management to positively affect patient and system outcomes to improve care. At the discretion of department operational and patient care needs, this position is required to work rotating schedules, which may include variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays to meet the staffing and patient care demands of a 24/7 complex health system. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance during assigned shifts is considered an essential function of the role. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above. Ability to provide care to the population served. Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills. Demonstrated availability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment. Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc. Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations. Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
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