Medical Social Worker

Las Ventanas, a Human Good community, located in Las Vegas, Nevada

• Ensures that Health Care Center residents' social service needs are identified in the care plan, that they are documented in the medical records, and that appropriate action is taken
• Visits and interviews residents on admission, at quarterly intervals, when requested by staff, physicians, residents or family members, and as needed; revises care plan as necessary;
• Ensures that a social service assessment is completed with accurate documentation for all new residents within 5 days in the Health Center or RCFE move-in;
• Establishes support groups, as needed, for residents and families;
• Oversees discharge planning for residents of Health Care Center to their home or other location, coordinating with therapy, nursing, physicians, family, home health agencies, etc.
• Monitors Medicare eligibility period and provides required notices to residents/responsible parties;
• Assists Director of Admissions with preparing for prospective admissions, including contact with hospital discharge planners, tours for family/responsible party, coordinating with nursing team, etc.;
• Assists Charge Nurse and Inter-Disciplinary Team in identifying specific problems/needs to be addressed on the resident care plan;

Experience/Training –

• At least 3 years of experience working in healthcare setting, preferably with geriatric residents; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Managed care experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations –

• • LCSW Required 

On call - days and times vary $29.00 to $38.50 per hour DOE