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About WakeMed:
About WakeMed Health & Hospitals
WakeMed Cary Hospital provides exceptional patient care to the residents of Cary, N.C., and the surrounding area. This full-service community hospital has 178 inpatient beds and is part of the WakeMed Health & Hospitals system. The only hospital in western Wake County, Cary Hospital offers an array of services including: surgical services; Women's Pavilion & Birthplace; intensive care; general medical and surgical nursing care; telemetry monitoring unit; cardiac and vascular catheterization labs; centers for advanced gastrointestinal, chest pain and sleep; inpatient rehab and outpatient specialty rehab services; and outpatient ancillary services. Additionally, the hospital's 24-hour emergency department is backed by WakeMed Children's Hospital and Wake County's only Level I WakeMed Trauma Center in Raleigh.

Cary Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and has received accreditation in Chest Pain from the American College of Cardiology. WakeMed Cary Hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Center for bariatric surgery by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), in partnership with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., which is ranked nationally as one of the top 10 best places to live for quality of life and is located just two hours from the beach or three from the mountains. The area has been named one of the fastest growing areas in the country and is located just minutes from the famous Research Triangle Park.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that
promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse
workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or
conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer,
promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression,
genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position Information:
The Social Worker is assigned to specific clinical care units and/or specific patient populations to provide services to patients and families whose medical, psychological and/or social situation impacts compliance with the physician care plan, the provision of appropriate health care services for the patient, and/or timely discharge. Coordinates the assistance necessary to meet patient specific needs relative to placement, basic living resources, home health resources, therapeutic counseling, and post-hospital support in order to optimize outcomes. Works collaboratively with the Care Coordinator and other patient care team members. Serves as an advocate to ensure that the patient's physical, psychological, and social needs are identified and fulfilled on a timely basis and that rights are respected and addressed.

Experience Requirements:
2 Years Clinical - Case Management Or Related Position Experience Required

Education Required:
Master's Degree Social Work Required

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Or Certified Case Manager Preferred

Hours of Work:
every other Weekend, 0800-1630

Weekend Requirements:
Every Other

Call Requirements:
as needed