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Medical Social Worker - Part-time
Verified Pay | $29.00 to $38.50 per hour |
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Hours | Part-time |
Location | Las vegas, Nevada |
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Las Ventanas, a Human Good community, located in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Ensures that Health Care Center residents' social service needs are identified in the care plan, that they are documented in the medical records, and that appropriate action is taken
- Visits and interviews residents on admission, at quarterly intervals, when requested by staff, physicians, residents or family members, and as needed; revises care plan as necessary;
- Ensures that a social service assessment is completed with accurate documentation for all new residents within 5 days in the Health Center or RCFE move-in;
- Establishes support groups, as needed, for residents and families;
- Oversees discharge planning for residents of Health Care Center to their home or other location, coordinating with therapy, nursing, physicians, family, home health agencies, etc.
- Monitors Medicare eligibility period and provides required notices to residents/responsible parties;
- Assists Director of Admissions with preparing for prospective admissions, including contact with hospital discharge planners, tours for family/responsible party, coordinating with nursing team, etc.;
- Assists Charge Nurse and Inter-Disciplinary Team in identifying specific problems/needs to be addressed on the resident care plan;
Experience/Training –
- At least 3 years of experience working in healthcare setting, preferably with geriatric residents; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
- Managed care experience preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations –
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- LCSW Required
On call - days and times vary $29.00 to $38.50 per hour DOE