Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Fairfield, CA
Med Ninjas
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Summary (List Format):

- Provide direct clinical social work services, counseling, discharge planning, and case management to hospital patients and their families.
- Assess and document patients’ emotional, social, financial, environmental, and follow-up referral needs.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized psychosocial care plans.
- Develop and coordinate discharge plans for assigned caseload, ensuring integration with community-based resources.
- Monitor patients’ progress toward care goals, addressing barriers to discharge and estimated length of stay.
- Serve as patient advocate, delivering integrated care focused on mind, body, and spirit.
- Interpret and communicate social, psychological, emotional, and financial issues to physicians and healthcare team members.
- Complete required documentation in patient records and hospital systems (e.g., Cerner, MIDAS+).
- Support hospital initiatives such as quality improvement, clinical research, and community networking.
- Work effectively with diverse populations, including all ages, cultures, ethnicities, and genders.
- Maintain professional skills and comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality monitoring processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support optimal patient and family care.

Skills and Qualifications:

- Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school required.
- ASW or higher license required; LCSW preferred.
- Acute care experience required.
- Strong psychosocial assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Skilled in grief, loss, and crisis counseling.
- Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
- Proficient with word processing; database experience preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and populations.
- Transportation required for hospital coverage as needed.

Schedule:
- Full-time, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week; days, some weekends; 8-week initial assignment.

Location:
- NorthBay or Vacavalley hospitals (assignment based on daily need).