SOCIAL WORKER (LCSW/LICSW) - PRN

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region.U.S. News & World Reporthas just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as aBest Regional Hospital. GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.

GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurologyand Neuroscience.

GW Hospital achieved "high performing"status in six specialty areas:Neurology and Neurosurgery; Orthopedics; Pulmonology and Lung Surgery; Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery;Urology; and Geriatrics,along with receiving "high performing" designations for the following eight common procedure and condition areas:Heart Failure; Heart Attack; Kidney Failure; Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma; Prostate Cancer Surgery; Stroke; Hip Fracture; and Diabetes.Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing"is a designationU.S. News & World Reportbestows to recognize performance in these specialties that is significantly better than the national average.

Additionally in 2024, GW Hospital received theAmerican College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain - Myocardial Infarction (MI) Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award.

U.S. News and World ReportnamedGW Hospital as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) in 2024.This designation means that GW Hospital provides a high standard of care for patients with uncomplicated pregnancies. This designation is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News' Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.

Website: www.gwhospital.com

Social Worker

The Social Worker is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the patient's plan of care from admission to post-discharge. The Social Worker utilizes critical thinking skills, and the principles of case management to coordinate and implement a discharge plan that meets the patient's needs and ensures a seamless, effective and efficient transition of care across the continuum.

As a GWUH employee you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About UHS

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

• Current Licensure in Social Worker (LGSW/LCSW/LICSW) in the District of Columbia.
• Master's degree in social work
• Attendance and Punctuality - Demonstrates the ability to arrive at the work site on time, limits the number of absences, provides adequate notice to supervisor for time off, takes lunch periods and breaks within prescribed times.
• Mandatory training, testing, and competencies completed on time - Competency Training; Services Excellence Training; Annual Physical.
• Three years' experience in acute care or other related healthcare field is preferred.
• Case Management Certification preferred.
• Previous experience in case management and/or discharge planning is strongly preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of government and third-party reimbursement systems and contracts.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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