Social Worker / Admissions / Discharge Planner

Position : Social Worker / Discharge Planner Job Type : Full Time NHC Healthcare Franklin is looking for a Social Worker / Discharge Planner to join our team! The qualified applicant for this position should hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited program or a related degree. Experience preferred with a case management background in a SNF / ICF setting, knowledge of MDS and clinical assessments and documentation, care planning, discharge planning, working with support agencies such as hospice, home health and mental health services, etc. Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to :

• Exhibiting strong clinical and customer service skills in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Working with individual patients and their representatives toward transition back to the community or adjustment to center life and helping navigate crisis of illness and disability
• Serving in an advocacy role for patients and their representatives in expressing and resolving grievances
• Coordinating patient's plan of care with interdisciplinary team members
• Reporting to the Director of Social Work current case management status and needs
• Maintaining confidentiality of professional information Why NHC? We are celebrating our 50-year Anniversary at National HealthCare Corporation! We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family -oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases. Benefits Earned Time Off Holiday Incentive Pay Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance 401k with generous company contributions Competitive Pay Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities Advancement Opportunities If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com EOE