Social Service Director / Nurse Manager Full time

Job Summary:

The Social Services Director provides support to residents and their families, patient advocacy and discharge and advanced planning. They are organized, quick on their feet and possess a friendly demeanor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

• Perform assessment of the resident at admission, upon change in condition, and on regular intervals
• Create and maintain resident care plan review and amend as needed
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation of resident contacts and progress notes
• Coordinate resident visits with outside services - dental, optical, and other specialized care work with the resident, family, and other team members to plan discharge
• Must have knowledge of psycho-social practices applicable to a long-term care environment.
• Need to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality
• As a member of the family, you are entrusted with the responsibility of caring for our residents, families, visitors, and all others you come into contact with while representing our nursing home.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Master's Degree Preferred.
• LSW/LCSW - Not required.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in long-term care. Experience in management and supervisory positions are recommended.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills required communicating with guests and acting as a facility representative.
• Person should have a kind demeanor and must be neat and well groomed.
• Must be able to work independently when needed.
• Reliable and Prompt.
• Flexible availability depending on guest and facility needs.
• Provide a physical/essential functions test or fit for duty physical,
• Provide prior employer references.
• Submit to a criminal/fingerprint background check that provides eligibility per LARA.