**Introduction** Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Social Worker MS today with Valley Regional Medical Center. **Benefits** Valley Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards) **_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._** Come join our team as a(an) Social Worker MS. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today! **Job Summary and Qualifications** The Social Worker is responsible for the identification of and planning for psychosocial needs of patients, families and significant others to include the coordination of acute / post-acute services, discharge planning, and appropriate resource utilization within the hospital and the community. The Social Worker facilitates the interdisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care based on identified needs and available resources. The Social Worker implements patient safety activities to include: Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered; Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system: uses system to document and report potential patient safety issues; Adheres to established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient’s care which results in patient harm; Attends in-service presentations and completes mandatory education requirements including, but not limited to, infection control, patient safety, quality improvement, MSDS, and OSHA standards. The Social Worker advocates for patients within the guidelines of patient rights and policy and procedures of Valley Regional Medical Center. He/she supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service and participating in performance improvement efforts. The Social Worker demonstrates a commitment to teamwork and cooperation. The Social Worker will apply the mission, vision, and value statements of Valley Region Medical Center in the fulfillment of social service functions and comply with hospital policies and procedures . **What you will do in this role:** + You will work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs. + You will identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery. These barriers include financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual. + You will maintain a thorough working knowledge of the rules of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes. You will possess a thorough understanding of managed-care concepts and length-of-stay management relating to patient and organizational fiscal responsibility. + You will perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs. + You will coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers. You will assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values. + You will intervene with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness. You will engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care. + You will provide emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end-of-life, terminal illness notifications, death notification (with physician), and crisis interventions. **What qualifications you will need:** + Master’s Degree in Social Work with current Texas license + Ability to take call evening, nights and weekends + Two years’ experience in Social Work, preferred Founded as Valley Community Hospital in 1975, Valley Regional Medical Center (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/valley-regional-medical-center) proudly serves Brownsville, TX and the surrounding communities in the Rio Grande Valley. Valley Regional Medical Center is a licensed **215+ bed facility** with over 200 physicians representing 25+ specialties. From emergency medicine, to diagnostic imaging services, and caring for newborn babies, Valley Regional Medical Center is the hospital that families count on when they are looking for quality healthcare close to home. We are a designated **Advanced Level III Trauma Center and an Advanced Primary Stroke Center** . Our Heart and Vascular services include a full-range of cardiac services including minimally invasive and open-heart surgery, cardiac cath lab, heart imaging services and more. Our women’s department includes labor, delivery and recovery in a home-like setting. We also have a C-section operating room on standby 24 hours a day and a **Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit** equipped with specially trained staff. Innovation and an unwavering commitment to patient care are the cornerstones of our hospital. Come experience our family centered culture at Valley Regional. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Social Worker MS opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!** We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.