What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Service Director position at Veritas Skilled Nursing Management?
The Center at Centerplace is recruiting for a Case Manager to assist with patient placement referrals, assessments, care plans, maintaining patient records, audits and other duties as assigned.
Essential Responsibilities
- Complete psychosocial assessments and maintain resident social histories.
- Coordinate discharge planning, including communication with hospitals, families, physicians, insurance providers, and community agencies.
- Assist residents and families with discharge needs, including home health, hospice, durable medical equipment, transportation, and community resources.
- Provide education regarding Medicare, Medicaid, insurance benefits, advance directives, and available financial assistance programs.
- Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences, resident care planning, and MDS meetings.
- Advocate for resident rights and assist in resolving resident and family concerns.
- Coordinate referrals to community resources and support services.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in PointClickCare and resident medical records.
- Collaborate with nursing, therapy, admissions, dietary, activities, and other departments to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitor discharge goals and barriers, proactively working to facilitate safe and timely transitions.
- Assist with regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and facility regulations related to resident care and discharge planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) with match
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Case management: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $34