Registered Social Worker​/Registered Nurse

We’ve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed – our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job engages in generalist (RSW) social work practice in a medical setting based on social work theory, knowledge, ethics, and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial or biopsychosocial functioning and problem-solving skills with patients and their caregivers. Participants provide information and referral services for patients in the agency setting and collaborate with nurses, physicians, allied health professionals, and community agency representatives to respond to patient needs and work with all members of the healthcare team.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

• Required – Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Preferred – Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

• Required – Five years of post-bachelor’s full-time social work experience.
• Preferred – Experience in a medical setting, or in a community resources or client service setting.

• Required – Certified Social Worker (CSW) as verified by LABSWE or Registered Social Worker (RSW) certificate as verified by LABSWE with five years post-MSW/BSW full-time social work experience.

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of job information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, keyboard, and various software packages specific to the role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the required job processes.
• Working knowledge of common disease entities and disorders and medical terminology to understand acute and ongoing needs of patients and families.
• Ability and skills to interview, diagnose, and analyze/ address patient and family continuing care needs.
• Basic knowledge of eligibility criteria for managed care programs such as those funded by Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial Insurance Plans.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with patients, families, multidisciplinary team members, departmental peers, and community agency personnel.

• Assists with or conducts patient assessment interviews and coordinates discharge plans.
• Identifies and provides helpful resources to patients and families.
• Maintains patient records, documents, and communicates critical information to the medical team.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge and required certifications through continuing education and development.
• Monitors and utilizes resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respecting privacy, introducing the patient, adapting explanations of services or procedures, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this…