Isles of Boynton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center -
Position Purpose : Responsible to provide medically related social work services so that each resident / patient may attain or maintain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being
Qualifications :
- Master's Degree in social work required; Current Social Work license required.
- High School diploma required, bachelor’s degree in social work or a Human Services field desirable.
- Master of Social Work required
- Two years of social work supervised experience working directly with geriatric clients in a health care setting, desirable.
Major Duties and Responsibilities :
Identifies cognitive impairments, signs of mood problems, and psychosocial needs and follows-up as neededCommunicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team, residents / patients, families, and community agenciesMaintains accurate and timely documentation which complies with federal / state regulations, the company’s policy, and specific center practices, including, but not limited to, Advanced Directives, Minimum Data Set, Social Service History and Assessment, Raps, Care Plans, Social Service Progress Notes, Behavior Tracking, monitoring of cognitive and psychosocial changes, PASARR and Discharge Planning documentation, and psych services.Supports each resident’s / patient’s right to self-determination; Documents resident / patient refusal of services offered; Informs resident / patient of any therapeutic alternatives to the refused service; Involves others, as appropriate, to help educate the resident / patient about the alternatives.Facilitates communication among resident / patient, family and interdisciplinary team members aimed at provision of risk / benefit information to support informed decision-makingCoordinates interdisciplinary team care conferencesMake appropriate referrals to other consultants, community agencies, or Center departments in order to facilitate the resident’s / patient’s maximum use of resources, and to promote the resident’s / patient’s increased level of social functioning.Provides assistance with the resident’s / patient’s admission to assure a smooth transition; Contacts the new resident / patient and / or family as needed to ensure that needs are being met and that difficulties are being resolved.Informs resident / patient, family, or legal representative of Medicare / Medicaid program benefits and assists with application for these alternative funding programs for nursing home care.Encourages resident autonomy by promoting attendance at patient council meetings.Advises resident / patient of his / her right to vote, and provides assistance with voting, if requested.Provides orientation and in-service training, as directed by the Administrator, to nursing home personnel regarding resident / patient rights, advanced directives and limited treatment practices, and the social / emotional needs of the aged and / or disabled, and behavior management guidelines and documentation.Liaison with consultant psych professionalsBENEFITS
Competitive RatesComprehensive medical benefitsDental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness,Hospital Indemnity, identity theft, auto insurance, pet insuranceEmployee Assistance Program401K Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off planFree CEU'sEmployee Recognition ProgramOpportunity for Growth and DevelopmentGreat team environmentThe company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
DFWP / EOE / M / F
