Compassionate Social Worker — Discharge & Care Coordination

Liberty Healthcare Management; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Management in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking an experienced Social Worker to support residents at Parkview Health and Rehabilitation Center, coordinating discharges and collaborating with care teams to meet each patient’s social and discharge planning needs.

The position requires a four-year degree and at least one year of healthcare experience, with knowledge of local, state and federal regulations, admission and discharge planning, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Four year degree and one year of experience in the health care field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations as relates to social needs of patients.
• Admission and or discharge planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Social Worker for the Facility.
• Coordinates patient discharges in accordance with established policies and with state and federal licensor requirements.
• Monitors to assure appropriate sections of MDS are completed as assigned.
• Assures that a meaningful social program appropriate to the needs of each patient is met.
• Refers all residents or families to the appropriate agency or resource if service cannot be met within the Facility.
• Works closely with Unit Directors/RN Supervisors and resident and/or family members for input regarding admissions, discharges and room changes.
• Assists with admissions of new residents, completion of related paperwork, and acclimation to the new environment.
• Assists families or residents with discharge placement and discharge information as needed.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Liberty Healthcare Management in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking an experienced Social Worker to support residents at Parkview Health and Rehabilitation Center, coordinating discharges and collaborating with care teams to meet each patient’s social and discharge planning needs.

The position requires a four-year degree and at least one year of healthcare experience, with knowledge of local, state and federal regulations, admission and discharge planning, and a commitment to patient-centered care.