Social Worker/Discharge Planner - Skilled Nursing Facility

St. Patrick's Residence • Naperville, IL

4d • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

St. Patrick's Residence, a faith-based, nonprofit, short-term rehabilitation and skilled geriatric care facility sponsored by the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, is seeking to hire a Social Worker/Discharge Planner. Serving the community since 1964, St. Patrick's Residence is described as a place of life, caring, and a true home for its residents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field required.
• MDS and Short-Term Discharge planning experience required.
• Minimum of one year of Social Work in a healthcare setting.
• Must have Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)/Subacute experience.
• Knowledge of Point Click Care or other Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).

Responsibilities

• Plan discharge and referring residents to appropriate services.
• Conduct interviews with residents and families to gather social histories.
• Provide solutions for social and environmental challenges, including financial assistance, discharge planning, and referring to community agencies.
• Complete all documentation in the electronic medical record - MDS.
• Update resident files/charts, Progress Notes, Plan of Care and Assessment.
• Participate in the Interdisciplinary Care Conference Meetings.
• Assist resident and/or family members with emotional and financial issues.
• Assist in communication with families.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Next-Day Pay Option
• Student Loan Forgiveness Guidance
• Health (Aetna), Dental, Vision, HSA with employer contribution
• Benefits available 1st of the mo. following 30 days
• Fully paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental insurances
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with Discount marketplace
• On-site training and skills enhancement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level