Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the social service department in accordance with federal, state and local standers, as well as policies and procedures to ensure that the medically-related emotional and social needs of the patients/residents are met and maintained on an individual basis.
GREAT BENEFITS!
Essential Functions:
Plans and directs comprehensive social services programs which provides support services for residents and families.
Responsible for coordinating all admissions and discharges to ensure facility census is kept at its maximum capacity.
Participate in an interdisciplinary team approach to better serve the needs of the facility population.
Maintains written documentation in the customer medical record per facility policy and state and federal guidelines.
Develops social service component of the resident's plan of care identifying specific problems, goals and approaches. Ensures and documents that residents/families have input into the care planning process.
Facilities discharge planning including the development of an organized discharge plan
Participates in departmental budget planning and supplies monthly report to administrator
Perform additional duties as assigned
Performs administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms and reports under the direction of the administrator and submitting such reports to the administrator and or consults as required.
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Twin Rivers Nursing & Rehabilitation offers the convenience of location in Owensboro , KY, combined with our excellent skilled and caring clinical and rehabilitation staff.
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