Inpatient Medical Social Worker

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Nebraska Medicine is seeking a talented Medical Social Worker to join our team! Position Highlights: Benefit of being part of a large Social Work department led by Social Workers. This role is inpatient social work dealing directly with the liver transplant program. (also known as: MSW, Social Worker) Shift Details: Full-Time First Shift Benefits Eligible Why Nebraska Medicine: Our shared values reflect who we are and why we’re here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing. Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research, and extraordinary patient care Recognized in Forbes Magazine's list of Best-in-State Employers four years straight Provide support and intervention to ensure assistance for patients and families with personal and/or environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. Be a part of a consultive service to focus on the social, psychological, rehabilitative, protective and financial needs of patients to coordinate care Required Qualifications: • Master's degree in social work from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited university required. • Minimum of two years of experience in social work required. • Knowledge of professional guidelines regarding confidentiality of client and staff information required. • Competent in the use of a variety of computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word required. • Ability to work effectively with diverse patient groups and their families required. • Must demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing required. • Must demonstrate personal traits of a high-level commitment, motivation and energy, team orientation, and professionalism required. • Knowledge of health care services and resources required. • Ability to work independently required. • Strong analytical skills required. • Certified Social Worker (CSW) by Nebraska law OR Provisional Certified Master of Social Work (PCMSW) required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later). Note: If this position is for the geriatric department - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required. Preferred Qualifications: • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for non-geriatric departments preferred. Recruiter Contact Jana Whitmarsh jwhitmarsh@nebraskamed.com Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status. Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue, along with more than 40 clinics. Working together, we can make greater advancements in quality health care while delivering exceptional patient care. We do this through relentless research, education and a shared desire to impact more lives. Our team members, regardless of service area or department, work together to solve challenges, identify opportunities and elevate the Nebraska Medicine experience for both their colleagues and our patients.