Social Worker
commonspirit
OTHER
Social Worker
commonspirit· Social Work Services
About this role
Where You’ll Work
CHI Health St. Elizabeth, founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889, is a full-service, 260-bed, nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln, Neb. St. Elizabeth specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care, women’s health, burn and wound, cardiology, oncology, emergency medicine, orthopedics and neuroscience.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Social Worker, you will collaborate with the Registered Nurse Manager for timely discharge planning, assessing psychosocial impacts of illness, and providing direct patient services utilizing community resources.
Every day you will perform psychosocial assessments, discharge planning/coordination, community referrals, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling. You'll play an integral role in the Multi-disciplinary Team, managing patient services, determining abuse/neglect referrals, coordinating care for psychiatric patients, ensuring safe discharges, and educating doctoral residents.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have experience in a medical setting, with Medicare/Medicaid populations, and in patient education. You will demonstrate strong assessment, planning, and advocacy skills within a team-based setting.
- Assesses, develops, implements and monitors a comprehensive plan of care through an interdisciplinary team process in conjunction with the patient and family in internal and external settings.
- Comprehensively assesses patient’s goals as well as their biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, and discharge planning needs and financial status.
- Works collaboratively with care partners to develop appropriate discharge plan and ensure indicated referrals are completed in a timely manner.
- Procures services and serves as advocate on behalf of patients and families for scarce resources.
- Acts as a liaison to post hospital care provider and community health resources.
- Education patients, families, and medical staff regarding available resources and guidelines associated in accessing resources. Provide applications as needed for these resources.
Eligible for up a sign-on bonus and student loan assistance!!!
Schedule: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sundays required and 4 Weekdays - Weekend shift differential!!!
Job Requirements
- Certified Master Social Worker in Nebraska upon hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association upon hire
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Social Worker position at commonspirit?
The salary for this Social Worker role at commonspirit is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Is the Social Worker role at commonspirit full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Social Worker role in the Social Work Services department at commonspirit.
Which team or department does the Social Worker at commonspirit belong to?
This Social Worker position is part of the Social Work Services department at commonspirit. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Social Worker position at commonspirit?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to commonspirit's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Social Worker job at commonspirit posted?
This Social Worker position at commonspirit was posted on Jun 16, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Social Worker
commonspirit
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