Licensed Medical Social Worker

HumanGood • Las Vegas, NV

6d • $36 - $44

About The Position

Las Ventanas at Summerlin, a HumanGood community, is seeking an experienced Social Worker for its skilled nursing team. The role supports Health Care Center residents by identifying and documenting social service needs, coordinating care planning and discharge planning, and assisting with admissions. This is a per diem position paying $36.00 to $44.00 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably with geriatric residents, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing 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.
• MSW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health Care Center residents’ social service needs are identified in care plans, documented in medical records, and appropriately addressed.
• 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 RCFE move-in.
• Establish support groups for residents and families as needed.
• Oversee discharge planning for Health Care Center residents returning home or moving elsewhere, coordinating with therapy, nursing, physicians, family, 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 contacting 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, subject to benefit eligibility.
• 20 days of paid time off, increasing with years of service, plus 7 company holidays.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting.
• HSA option with employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
• $25 per line unlimited cell phone plan, 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