Resident Care & Discharge Social Worker

Liberty Healthcare Management; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Healthcare Management in Wilmington, North Carolina seeks a Social Worker to coordinate patient discharges, ensure MDS compliance, and provide meaningful social programs for residents.

The role requires a four-year degree and healthcare experience, with knowledge of state and federal regulations and discharge planning. Collaboration with unit directors and families is essential to support admissions and discharge processes.

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.

Education

Four year degree

Job description

Liberty Healthcare Management in Wilmington, North Carolina seeks a Social Worker to coordinate patient discharges, ensure MDS compliance, and provide meaningful social programs for residents.

The role requires a four-year degree and healthcare experience, with knowledge of state and federal regulations and discharge planning. Collaboration with unit directors and families is essential to support admissions and discharge processes.