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Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Frisco is searching to hire a Social Worker - Discharge Planner - PRN.  Job Summary : Facilitates progress through the continuum of care, from Pre- Admission through Discharge; Evaluates patients for discharge planning needs and appropriately directs the patient’s care; Monitors resource consumption for most effective use; Provides feedback to payors on patient’s clinical status and secures approvals for additional days of stay; Identifies teaching and psychosocial concerns for the best patient outcome; Functions as Patient Advocate to assist patients in resolving concerns.#LI-TB1

Required Skills :

Position Qualifications :

• Previous experience in case management / discharge planning preferred; acute care experience preferred; experience with Mother / Baby preferred
• Current Texas license as RN or Medical Social Work required
• Ability to work independently; working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred; willingness to learn computer applications necessary for work functions; ability to adapt to changing situations and various personalities with a positive attitude