Director Of Social Work

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Directs the department's activities and resources to ensure alignment with the mission, values, and objectives of the department and organization. Plays a pivotal role in aligning patient care coordination and organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship. This role promotes a holistic approach to patient management and requires strong leadership skills to inspire and guide both the social work and case management teams in achieving shared goals while fostering collaboration. The Director oversees case management operations, executes initiatives to manage length of stay, prevents readmissions while ensuring resource allocation aligns with fiscal objectives. Manages a team who works under conditions that require quick informed decision making.

Develops and implements departmental goals, plans, and standards consistent with the clinical, administrative, legal, and ethical requirements of the organization. Prepares and evaluates departmental budgets, and ensures that the department operates in compliance with allocated funding. Coordinates and directs internal/external audits. Plans and monitors staffing activities, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives. Manages and evaluates department operations, including information technologies, service level determination and complaint management, to achieve performance and quality control objectives.

Education and Certification Requirements: Accredited Program: Nursing (Required) Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate, Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information: Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. This role demands an expert level understanding of case management, social work practices, and roles in discharge planning to ensure high quality efficient patient care. This role must be able to balance the needs of the patients and the system's objectives while maintaining regulatory standards. Requires knowledge of State and Federal regulations governing discharge planning conditions of participation, hospital information systems (e.g., logician and IDX), staff development techniques and performance improvements processes. Required Work Experience: Five (5) years of experience in a case management setting with, at least, two (2) years of leadership experience within case management. Other Information: Master's degree preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Bending and Stooping = 0% Climbing = 0% Keyboard Entry = 80% Kneeling = 0% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Reaching = 60% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80% Running = 0% Sitting = 80% Squatting = 0% Standing = 80% Walking = 80% Audible Speech = 80% Hearing Acuity = 80% Smelling Acuity = 0% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 80% Distinguish Color = 80% Seeing - Far = 60% Seeing - Near = 80% Bio hazardous Waste = 60% Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60% Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0% Dust = 60% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60% Hazardous Chemicals = 60% Hazardous Medication = 40% Latex = 60% Computer Monitor = 80% Domestic Animals = 60% Extreme Heat/Cold = 0% Fire Risk = 0% Hazardous Noise = 0% Heating Devices = 0% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 0% Moving Mechanical Parts = 0% Needles/Sharp Objects = 60% Potential Electric Shock = 0% Potential for Physical Assault = 60% Radiation = 0% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%