Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) or Social Worker (MSW) Care Manager, Full Time, Geisinger Campus

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Social Worker or Registered Nurse Care Manager is responsible for coordinating the complex discharge planning needs of patients, as well as to provide supportive counseling, psycho-social assessment, and interventions for designated patient populations across the continuum of care. Also works with the providers, registered nurse care managers, social workers, and multi-disciplinary care teams to facilitate the achievement of desired patient, quality, and financial outcomes. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Develops a discharge plan that addresses the psycho-social needs to meet desired goals for the next step in the continuum of care for patients. · Collaborates with the patient, family or...