Social Worker- St. Anne's Nursing Center

The Social Worker coordinates and provides medically related Social Services to “attain or maintain the highest practicable, physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing of each resident.” Knowledge & Experience Requirements MSW, BSW or Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field including but not limited to Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, and Psychology 1 year of supervised Social Work experience in a healthcare setting CPR Certification Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software Must be able to read, write and understand the English language Essential Functions Interviews new admissions to complete Psychosocial History and Verifies demographic information on face sheet within 3 days of admission (72 hours). Ensure Pre Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) is appropriately completed upon admission and identifies need for a level II if applicable. Provides education to resident and/or family regarding Resident Rights, Advance Directives, community resources, insurance coverage, appeal rights, grievance and abuse program and documents in clinical software. Enter and/or update all Advance Directives on face sheet and identify need for a Guardian. Complete progress notes/assessments as required. Complete Resident Assessment Instrument process which includes MDS, CAA and individualized Care Plans if applicable. Provide residents/responsible party with Care Plan invitations if applicable. Attends Care Plan meeting with interdisciplinary team to discuss plan of care. Conducts family conference meetings as needed. Provides counseling to resident and/or family. Coordinates efforts regarding any abuse allegations while adhering to the Abuse policy in collaboration with Administrator, Risk Manager and interdisciplinary team if applicable. Adhere to Grievance policy which includes an updated log and investigative documentation if applicable. Ensures proper room change policy is followed in collaboration with Nursing and Admissions departments if applicable. Initiates discharge instruction sheet and completes assigned areas if applicable. Discharge planning to the community with but not limited to home health, durable medical equipment, outpatient services referrals, Long Term Care, Assisted Living Facility and Skilled Nursing Facility if applicable. Coordinates and obtains authorization from insurance company for all procedures, appointments and transportation as needed if applicable. Provides Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage to resident and/or responsible party and obtains signature 48 hours prior to discharge and issues Nursing Home Transfer and Discharge Notice if applicable. Follows appeal process and ensures all documentation is submitted in a timely manner to assigned agency if applicable. Participates in daily management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns if applicable. Obtains timely insurance re-certifications and provides weekly updates verbal/written for continued stay authorization and enters into billing software if applicable. Completes enrollment for Medicare programs for qualified residents if applicable. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Other Duties Ensures Social Services Department is prepared for inspections/surveys. Provides facility staff education on Resident Rights, Grievance policy and Abuse policy annually and/or as needed. Promotes positive employee engagement, teamwork, and mutual respect and safety work practices. Maintain mandatory skill updates Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations Perform other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibility May serve as an interim department leader depending on need. Physical Requirements Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc. Disclaimer The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Health Services