Impactful Social Worker — Discharge & Resident Support

Liberty Healthcare Management; Yadkinville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Management in Yadkinville, North Carolina, seeks an experienced Social Worker for the nursing center. The role focuses on discharge coordination, patient advocacy, and ensuring meaningful social programs align with each patient’s needs.

The position requires a four-year degree and at least one year in healthcare, with knowledge of applicable regulations and strong team collaboration. On-site work with residents and families is expected.

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 policies and 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 residents or families to the appropriate agency or resource if service cannot be met within the Facility.
• Works closely with Unit Directors/RN Supervisors 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

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Liberty Healthcare Management in Yadkinville, North Carolina, seeks an experienced Social Worker for the nursing center. The role focuses on discharge coordination, patient advocacy, and ensuring meaningful social programs align with each patient’s needs.

The position requires a four-year degree and at least one year in healthcare, with knowledge of applicable regulations and strong team collaboration. On-site work with residents and families is expected.