Social Worker Skilled Nursing

Accela Healthcare; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Mon-Fri schedule

PTO and holidays

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Accela Healthcare in Wayne, NJ is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join an interdisciplinary team. You will support residents and families, assist with discharge planning, and improve quality of life in post-acute and long-term care settings.

The role emphasizes empathetic communication, clinical judgment, and collaboration with physicians and staff to navigate healthcare challenges.

Qualifications

• Provide psychosocial support to residents and their families.
• Conduct social service assessments and maintain accurate documentation.
• Assist with care planning and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Facilitate resident and family meetings as needed.
• Assist residents in accessing community resources and support services.
• Address concerns related to resident rights, adjustment, and quality of life.
• Support admissions and orientation processes when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to residents and their families.
• Conduct social service assessments and maintain accurate documentation.
• Assist with care planning and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Facilitate resident and family meetings as needed.
• Assist residents in accessing community resources and support services.
• Address concerns related to resident rights, adjustment, and quality of life.
• Support admissions and orientation processes when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.

Skills

Psychosocial support

Social assessments

Care planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Resident advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

A well-established skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in the Wayne, NJ area is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who is passionate about resident advocacy, discharge planning, family support, and enhancing quality of life for residents in a post-acute and long-term care setting.

We are looking for someone who combines strong clinical judgment with empathy, communication skills, and a genuine commitment to helping residents and families navigate healthcare challenges.

Why Social Workers Choose Us:

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Monday-Friday Schedule

• Paid time off and holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

• Supportive leadership team

• Stable organization with a strong commitment to resident-centered care

Responsibilities of Social Worker

• Provide psychosocial support to residents and their families

• Conduct social service assessments and maintain accurate documentation

• Assist with care planning and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings

• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care

• Facilitate resident and family meetings as needed

• Assist residents in accessing community resources and support services

• Address concerns related to resident rights, adjustment, and quality of life

• Support admissions and orientation processes when necessary

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations

Qualifications for Social Worker

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required

• Social work experience in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, healthcare setting, or long-term care environment preferred

• Knowledge of discharge planning, care coordination, and resident rights

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members

• Experience with electronic medical records preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.