Licensed Medical Social Worker

HumanGood • Las Vegas, NV

5d

About The Position

Las Ventanas at Summerlin, a HumanGood community, is seeking an experienced Social Worker for its skilled nursing team. The role supports residents in the Health Care Center and works with residents, families, clinical staff, admissions, and community partners to identify social service needs, maintain care plans and records, and coordinate admissions and discharges. This is a per diem position paying $36.00 to $44.00 per hour.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably with geriatric residents, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Must be licensed in the State of Nevada.
• Case management experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Managed care experience preferred.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health Care Center residents’ social service needs are identified in care plans, documented in medical records, and addressed appropriately.
• Visit and interview residents upon admission, quarterly, when requested by staff, physicians, residents, or family members, and as needed; revise care plans as necessary.
• Complete and accurately document a social service assessment for each new resident within five days of admission to the Health Center or move-in to an RCFE.
• Establish support groups for residents and families as needed.
• Oversee Health Care Center discharge planning to residents’ homes or other locations, coordinating with therapy, nursing, physicians, families, home health agencies, and others.
• Monitor Medicare eligibility periods and provide required notices to residents or responsible parties.
• Assist the Director of Admissions with prospective admissions, including communicating with hospital discharge planners, arranging tours for families or responsible parties, and coordinating with the nursing team.
• Assist the Charge Nurse and Inter-Disciplinary Team in identifying specific problems and needs to address in resident care plans.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans, starting the first of the month following the start date.
• 20 days of paid time off, increasing with years of service, plus seven company holidays.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match and immediate vesting.
• Health Savings Account option with an employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
• Unlimited cell phone plan for $25 per line, plus taxes and fees.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Employer-paid employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed