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SOCIAL WORKER (Skilled Nursing Center, Call-In, Scranton)

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SOCIAL WORKER (Skilled Nursing Center, Call-In, Scranton)

Scranton, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    SOCIAL WORKER   

    GENERAL SUMMARY:

    Under the direction of the Director of Social Services, the Social Worker aids residents and their families with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care.

    The Social Worker must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served by his/her department—adult through geriatric.  The Social Worker must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the resident's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in the Social Service Department's policies and procedures.

    Type of supervision exercised: none.  Jobs reporting to this position: none.

    EDUCATION:

    Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field required.

    Master’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred.

    WORK EXPERIENCE:

    Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a Social Work Department health care setting required.

    SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

    PA license to practice Social Work is preferred.

    Valid PA Driver’s License required for travel within community.

    Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.

    Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required for effective communication with residents, families, staff, physicians, and outside agencies.

    Must have strong understanding of family dynamics and individuals as they relate to illness and disability.

    Must demonstrate an understanding of the medical and emotional problems of the physically disabled through the use of Human Relations and proven theories of Social Work practice.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    Sedentary Work_:_ duties require exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally (approx 10-33% of shift) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (approx 33-66% of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move articles such as files.

    Involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

    Ability to transport self throughout facility is required.

    ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS:

    No unusual accident or health hazards inherent in position.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    Works in well-lit office environment and other hospital departments (Nursing, OT, PT, etc.).

    +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB: | | | | E = Essential Element                        NE = Nonessential Element | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 25%  Performs the duties of Resident Advocate as follows:   | | | | - Acts as primary resource to receive and respond to resident/family | | questions and concerns.  Investigates and follows-up on complaints | | which relate to roommate incompatibility and missing personal | | items/clothing.  Follow-up and document all resident/family | | complaints to determine satisfaction. | | - Interviews residents and/or family members in any allegations of | | abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property, ensuring accurate | | documentation for Department of Health reporting requirements. | | - Plans and implements room changes to accommodate resident individual | | requests, the need for movement to appropriate care unit, admissions | | bed management, and infection control issues.  Communicate changes | | to residents and roommates and documents same. | | - Facilitates acquisition of services, such as; Counseling or Hospice | | referrals, and durable medical equipment under MA97 process. | | - Coordinates all voluntary and involuntary psychiatric admissions and | | obtains update from Mental Health Unit prior to resident return to | | maintain continuity of care. | | - Communicates changes in financial coverage relative to | | discontinuance of Medicare/Commercial Insurance coverage to | | residents and families and facilitates decision-making on new | | payer sources. | | - Researches and confirms funding for acquisition of dentures, | | eyeglasses and hearing aids.  Contacts alternative charitable | | organizations for acquisition of same when funding is not available. | | - Coordinates physician changes per resident and/or family request.  | | Facilitate communications with residents and/or families to achieve | | physician visit compliance. | | - Arranges for resident acquisition of cable and telephone service. | | | | (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

    +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 23%  Performs Social Work Admissions Assessment on each new resident.  | | Identifies current status, discharge plans and initiates care plan. | | Prepares and keeps updated a case record for each resident including | | pertinent diagnoses, mood, behavior and psychosocial issues.  Documents | | resident’s condition upon returns from hospital and/or inpatient | | psychiatric facilities. Responsible for completion of chart progress | | note requirements related to Resident Assessments per Medicare and | | Medicaid mandated schedules.  Continuously evaluates data and plans care | | management strategies on behalf of residents.  Follows medical | | recommendations and provides service planned to restore residents to | | optimal social and health adjustment.  Advises residents, families and | | facility staff on social problems of the residents and develops | | approaches to minimize effect on resident quality of life.  Participates | | with other members of the interdisciplinary team on resolving problems | | that relate to the resident’s disability. Conducts individual or group | | conferences for residents/families, as needed.  (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 9%  Responsible for completion of assigned Minimum Data Set sections of | | resident assessment instrument to comply with regulatory requirements on | | a timely basis.  Performs seven day daily chart documentation on every | | resident scheduled for care plan review. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 9%  Develops Social Work portion of multi-disciplinary care plans, and | | consistently updates for mood, behavior and psychosocial well being | | changes.  Coordinates same with all other applicable disciplines.  | | Attends care plan meetings for residents.  Initiates invitations to  | | care plan meetings for all involved residents and families, coordinates | | scheduling of attendance at care plan meetings. ( E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 5%  Coordinates with unit manager the level of supervision required for | | all residents who are independently mobile.  Is responsible for | | residents and/or responsible party notification of the level of | | supervision required.  Also places appropriate documentation in | | residents chart, care plan, and NCI sheets and places the resident’s | | photograph in all appropriate locations.  Also coordinates the wander | | guard protocol for residents who exhibit the potential for elopement. | |  (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 4%  Provides supportive counseling to residents who refuse care or | | treatment or who wish to discharge AMA, develops alternatives that | | incorporate resident individual preferences whenever possible, and | | educates resident and/or family to risks and benefits of their care | | decisions.  (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 4%  Develops and implements approaches to address residents who exhibit | | sexually aggressive behaviors as well as those demonstrating behaviors | | which affect the integrity of their wounds.  Place appropriate | | documentation in residents chart, care plan and NCI sheet.  (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

    +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 4%  Coordinates resident discharge from the facility.  Routinely | | communicate with external community agencies and resources to facilitate | | discharges to home and ensure care needs are met.  Organizes and | | facilitates discharge planning meetings, reviewing multi-disciplinary | | discharge instructions. (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 4%  Participates in Pertinent Data meetings monthly for assigned | | caseload.  Provides insights into behavior management relative to | | psychotropic drug use.  Develops and monitors behavior management | | programs, documents in chart, and incorporate into care planning.  (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

    +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 4%  Participates in the Fall team, daily meetings which reviews all | | resident falls.  Contacts the residents or responsible party with team’s | | recommendation.  Also participates in the facility restraint reduction | | initiative.  Obtains consent from residents and/or families regarding | | the implementation or reduction of all restraints.  Also explains risks | | vs. benefits of same.  (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 2%  Attends monthly nutrition at Risk Meetings to address residents with | | weight loss and wound care issues.  Provides input regarding mood & | | behavior.  Also provides necessary interventions as needed.  (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1%  Facilitates support groups to meet resident and family needs.  | | Participates in monthly Resident Council meetings.  (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1%  Reviews Code status and Forms of Treatment for resident per | | physician and/or nursing request.  Contacts all appropriate family | | members to facilitate changes, as per policy.  (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | 1%  Administers Mini-Mental exams, at least yearly, to all residents | | able to participate.  Also administers depression scales to residents | | when applicable.  (E) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | .5%  Participates in educational programs.  (NE) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | .5%  Provides all residents with the opportunity to keep valuables | | locked in nightstand.  Keeps a log of all residents who agree or refuse | | a nightstand key.  Dispenses key and retrieves key when necessary.  (NE) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | .5%  Compiles all necessary information to assist family or agency to | | obtain legal guardianships.  Communicates changes in guardianship or | | power of attorney status to appropriate disciplines.  (NE) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

    +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | .5%  Acts as witness to petty cash disbursements weekly with Resident | | Trust Clerk.  (NE) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | .5%  Obtains resident signatures to authorize release of information. | |  (NE) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | .5%  Performs personal shopping, as needed, for residents with little or | | no family involvement.  (NE) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | .5%  Arranges transportation for out of town appointments, in instances | | when Facility van is not available, and to accommodate resident desires | | for social activities.  (NE) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | .5%  Maintains facility photographic identification system for | | resident’s medical record, medication administration book, disaster | | preparedness plan, and residents at risk for delopement.  (NE) | +--------------------------------------------------------------------------+

    Required Skills Required Experience

  • Industry
    Hospital and Health Care