Social Worker

Reedsburg Area Medical Center is recruiting a Social Worker to join our team!

Position Summary:
The Social Worker assists the patients at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center hospital and clinics.  These tasks could include but are not limited to discharge planning arrangements, i.e. nursing referral, equipment, nursing home/assisted living, hospice, ADRC, meals/housekeeping; financial issues; complaints, concerns and advocacy. The Social Worker is aware of community resources and communicates resources depending on needs of patient. The Social Worker assist patients to deal with emotional issues, i.e. counseling services, finances, support groups. The Social Worker at RAMC works with all age population and is knowledgeable on emotional, spiritual and social aspects that impact their lives.

Job Relationships:

Reports to Director of Med Surg Unit and collaborates with Discharge Planning Team in the acute care setting.

Primary Customer Served:

◾Neonatal (Birth – 30 days)
◾Infant (31 days – 1 year)

◾Pediatric (1 – 12 years)

◾Adolescent (13 – 18 years)

◾Adult (19 – 65 years)

◾Geriatric (> 66 years)

◾Family/Visitors

◾Physicians

◾Community Agencies

◾Social Work Team

Education and Training Required:

◾BSW or related field.

◾If Bachelors in related field, must obtain Social Worker certificate.

◾Licensure in the State of Wisconsin.

Experience:

◾One (1) year in hospital, nursing home or related health field assisting patients and residents preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

◾Relates well to people.
◾Works independently and under time constraints.

◾Organizes work and priorities.

◾Documents in a timely manner.

◾Knowledgeable of computer system.

◾Knowledgeable of standards, regulations and codes, applicable to Social Service activities.

Physical Requirements:

Able to sit, stand and walk during the course of a normal work day.
On occasion may need to bend or squat to retrieve items or supplies, lift, push, pull or carry up to 10 pounds. Items greater than that may be delegated out to another individual.
Able to spend extended periods of time on a telephone with other facilities.

Occasionally work over allocated hours on a normal shift.

Benefits:

Why Join RAMC?

Reedsburg Area Medical Center is nationally ranked as one of theBest Places to Work in Healthcare. We offer a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 24+ hours per week.

Our Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, and vision
• Employer-paid life, disability, and wellness programs
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO, holiday pay, and shift/weekend differentials
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee wellness perks like free fitness classes and massage discounts
• Recognition programs, fun team activities, and employee appreciation events