Mission

To inspire health and healing by putting patients first - ALWAYS.

Position Summary This position provides comprehensive care coordination for patients as assigned. This position assesses the patient's plan of care and develops, implements, monitors and documents the utilization of resources and progress of the patient through their care, facilitating options and services to meet the patient's health care needs. The intensity of care coordination provided is situational and appropriate based on patient need and payer requirements. This position is accountable for the quality of clinical services delivered by both them and others and identifies/resolves barriers which may hinder effective patient care. Minimum Qualifications Education Master's degree in Social Work required. Credentials Current certification by the State of Nebraska in Social Work (CSW) required. Current Nebraska drivers license required. Physical Demands Stand and/or walk frequently. Sit frequently. Bend, stoop, and crouch occasionally. Reach floor to overhead occasionally. Lift and/or carry 25 pounds 100 feet occasionally. Push and/or pull 25 pounds occasionally. Visual acuity and hearing within normal limits. Fine motor coordination within normal limits. Computer use frequently. Drive a vehicle occasionally. Essential Functions Works in collaboration with the Cancer Center team in simple/difficult/complex cases to provide collaborative care and planning for patient needs related to their diagnosis, treatment and decision making. Assesses bio-psychosocial needs of identified patients and families through processes such as: chart review, personal interview, and consultation with members of treatment teams as necessary. This assessment is completed with an awareness of age specific needs. Develops plan of care, in relationship to age specific needs, addressing identified patient and family needs and assisting with implementation. Performs the daily screening process and participates in inter-departmental team meetings to identify patients in likely need of intervention, and maintains necessary records. Understands community resources, eligibility, and communicates information to patients and families, in relationship to age specific needs. Documents the plan of care and interventions in patient’s medical records, and provides patient information for the continuity of care with other team members. Provides crisis intervention, according to age specific needs to the patient and their families. Participate in and lead support groups to patients and their family members. Represents the department on committees as assigned and provides additional services as needed and directed by the Director of the Cancer Center.