SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR - WOODLANDS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Liberty Cares

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At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging, but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR

Full Time, Days

Job Summary:

• Demonstrates leadership skills by planning and instituting new and innovative ideas and programs in harmony with the overall program of the Facility.

• Receives inquiries of prospective residents and maintains records of inquiry.

• Interviews patients or family members of residents when application for admission is made.

• Explains cost of care involved in appropriate level of care as determined or required by the admitting physician.

• Gives appropriate forms necessary to request adequate medical and social information, which will be returned for review.

• Works as liaison between families and hospital discharge planners, social service agencies, and physicians.

• When appropriate bed is available and all records are in order, gives notice of time patient admission in line with admitting time in Facility policies.

• Notifies the family of approval for admission, the room number and time of expected arrival of the patient.

• Notifies all appropriate departments of admission.

• Greets patient and family at the door. Assists family and patient in settling in room as needed.

• Completes cover sheet of MDS form.

• Chairs the Admission Conference/MDS meeting for new admissions.

• Holds patient-family conferences as deemed appropriate.

• Attends and participates in required meetings.

• Assists families or residents with discharge placement and discharge information as needed. Maintains list of community resources.

• Receives complaints from residents or families investigates and reports to the Department Director.

• Receives and reviews change of room requests. Notifies appropriate departments of room changes.

• Refers all residents or families to the appropriate agency or resource if service cannot be met within the Facility.

• Works closely with Unit Directors/RN Supervisors, administrative nursing and other Social Workers (if applicable) for input regarding admissions and room changes.

• Writes correspondence as necessary following established correspondence procedures

• Monitors to assure appropriate sections on MDS completed within 14 days of patient admission. Monitors through Quality Assurance monitors per calendar.

• Assures that Social work progress notes and electronic assessments completed according to documentation policies.

• Assures that Social Worker meets residents’ social needs through scheduled periodic visits.

• Assists with Family Council, providing topics for discussion, offering support, etc. May be required to conduct resident council.

• Receives notification of residents on which there are notes precautions regarding a resident’s precautionary condition and follows Facility procedure.

• Participates in Quality Assurance committee by performing monitors and reporting to the Q.A. Committee.

• Meets with Social Workers (if applicable) on a monthly basis to receive concerns, and/or suggestions to improve department. Reports concerns, solutions and suggestions to Department Director.

• Encourages department in a professional manner keeping Facility objectives in focus.

• Assists in providing annual services to staff.

• In case of fire or fire drill

• Shut off all electrical equipment.

• Shut doors.

• Report to Nurses Station for further instruction.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate. Must have one year of experience in the health care or long-term care field or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must be willing to work and cooperate with other employees.

• Must be able to problem-solve.

• Must be able to work well under pressure.

• Demonstrates neat appearance and good personal hygiene.

• Wears appropriate business attire.

• Must read, know and follow personnel, department, and Facility policies.

• Must be knowledgeable of local, state and federal regulations as relates to social needs of patients.

• Runs errands as necessary.

• On occasion, may assist with transporting patients to doctor's appointments. (This could be driving a van or car or riding with and staying with the patient).

• Must have a valid driver's license.

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Background checks/drug-free workplace.

EOE.

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