What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Coordinator position at Nightingale at Crosset?
The Social Services Coordinator is responsible to provide medically related social work services so that each resident may attain or maintain the highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Education Bachelor's degree in Social Work or similar professional qualifications; . Position Requirements Two years of social work supervised experience working directly with geriatric clients in a health care setting, desirable.
Job Responsiblities
Develops preliminary and comprehensive assessments, written plans of care, discharge plans and progress notes and reviews and revises these plans as necessary
Provides resident, family and/or resident representative with information concerning resident’s rights and advance directives
Develops an effective working relationship with the resident, family, team members, physicians, community and others to collaborate, advocate and problem solve on behalf of the resident to allow him/her to attain or maintain his or her highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being
Ensures residents have access to prescriptions, durable medical equipment (DME), and other services as identified upon discharge
Refers residents to education regarding the healthcare delivery and reimbursement systems, prescription drug programs, health & wellness programs, community agencies, public and private organizations, housing options, and other services, as appropriate
Participates in committees and Performance Improvement Projects
Possesses excellent analytical and team building skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and work independently
Demonstrates awareness of medical/ legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies
Full-time position
Previous Skilled Nursing Experience Preferred
