**Description** Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Summary: The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania main campus is looking for a PRN social worker to join the team! The PRN position will require 2-3 shifts per week. No weekend hours available at this time. + Responsible for conducting bio-psychosocial assessments, providing support to patients and families, developing safe and timely discharge plans, and facilitating access to community resources and support services. Professional activities will be carried out in accordance with the code of ethics established by the National Association of Social Workers. Responsibilities: + Coordinates the discharge planning process to ensure a safe and timely transition Collaborates with the interdisciplinary health care team to ensure continuity of care and support services to patients and families. Provides support to patients and families. Responsible for documentation in the medical record. Maintains relationships with community agencies and keeps up to date on resources. Uses effective interpersonal skills in all interactions. Enhances own professional development and maintains formal and informal continuing education for self-improvement. Education or Equivalent Experience: + Education Specialization: Master's in Social Work (required). We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. REQNUMBER: 285220