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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.
This job is ON - SITE.
FTE: 0.875000
Shift: 2
Schedule: 1500-0130 7/70 schedule, working A week. Additional shift differential offered for this role working in a level 1 trauma center/ED
Job Summary:
Responsible for coordinating the care of patients and their families or significant others within a level 1 Trauma Emergency room (ED) setting. Collaborates with local law enforcement, 414LIFE navigators, housing navigator, Milwaukee County Health Care Partnership program, 2-1-1, and other local community partners as appropriate. Monitors admission status, medical appropriateness, supports grieving families, and coordinates discharge Planning/end of life coordination. Has the ability to multitask multiple consults in a fast paced, high stress trauma ED environment 7 days a week.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
A minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care setting is required.
ED/Trauma experience and casework in medical social work is preferred
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
Master's Degree in Social Work.
SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:
Interpersonal skills that are necessary to obtain information from patients, to provide counseling to patients/families, and interact effectively with patients, families, and hospital personnel. Analytical skills associated with the patient's discharge and to be able to develop solutions to problems concerning patient's mental and physical wellbeing.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:
Current State of Wisconsin licensure as a Social Worker.
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
