Medical Social Worker (MSW) - Nursing Home jobs in La Crosse, WI

Why Mile Bluff Medical Center?

Mile Bluff Medical Center is a place where people come first. Our team is comprised of caring, patient-centered professionals serving pediatric through geriatric populations in our rural community. Our not-for-profit organization prides itself on providing state-of-the-art healthcare services, a positive work environment, and a team where employees feel valued and supported. Mile Bluff is an independent organization that offers competitive wages, great benefits and the opportunity for growth. Mile Bluff makes decisions for its employees and patients locally without relying on a large health system in another community.

General Information:

Job title: Medical Social Worker

Schedule: Full-time, 80 hours per pay period; Monday - Friday

Weekend rotation: No Weekends

Holiday rotation: No Holidays (paid time off)

Position Summary:

The Medical Social Worker in Acute Care along with the Interdisciplinary Team assists and supports patients and their families to identity areas of need. Once patient needs are identified, education is provided about various resources and plans are arranged; all while serving as the patients' advocate and honoring their choices and rights.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists with discharge planning in Acute Care.
• Discuss/arranges options, services, and resources with patient and family to help with areas of need.
• Attends interdisciplinary care rounds to coordinate care and identify needs for discharge planning.
• Completes appropriate documentation and paperwork for patients' charts.
• Minimal time spent assisting ED and clinic patients, Cancer Care, etc.
• Attend facility meetings and in-services.
• Attend outside committee meetings with other agencies such as DHS, ADRC, and other community staff/colleagues.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships as a social worker throughout the organization and in the community.
• Participates in community outreach events.
• Assist with Health Care Power of Attorney documents and other Advanced Directives as able.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters of Social Work degree required.
• Hold and maintain Social Worker Licensure by attending continuing education courses.
• Adheres to professional Code of Ethics.
• 1 years of related work experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Intermediate to proficient use of computers.
• Basic knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Self-starter with excellent compassion, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

Location Description

With a population of 4,500, Mauston maintains a small town feel while being surrounded by unique recreational and cultural experiences. Located on the Lemonweir River and next door to Wisconsin's second and fourth largest lakes, Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake, our community finds you surrounded by natural wonder, wildlife and a rich variety of outdoor recreation. Mauston is centrally located in southwestern Wisconsin on Interstate 90-94, approximately 73 miles to Madison, 140 miles to Milwaukee, and 215 miles to each Chicago and Minneapolis.