A Great Place to Work
Bethel is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!
What You'll Do:
The SW Discharge Planner will provide appropriate and timely discharge planning from the nursing home, arrangement for follow-up health care, assess financial resources available for patients, and make referrals to appropriate community resources.
Key Responsibilities of a Discharge Planner:
As a Discharge Planner, you will play a critical role in coordinating and facilitating the safe and timely discharge of patients from nursing facilities. You will collaborate with healthcare professionals, patients, and their families to develop comprehensive discharge plans that meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of patients post-discharge. This role requires excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills, as well as a strong understanding of healthcare regulations and resources.
Serve as a strong advocate for residents' rights and preferences, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and decision-making processes
Connect residents and their families with community resources, support services, and advocacy organizations to address social, financial, and legal needs
If you are passionate about playing a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents, in an environment where expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as a Discharge Planner.
What We Offer
As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Bethel team enjoys:
What You'll Bring:
Qualifications of a Social Worker:
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Social Work or LPN Nursing Experience in Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Relevant experience in discharge planning, case management, or a related healthcare field.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations, including Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and insurance coverage requirements.
Familiarity with community resources and support services available for post-discharge care.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Empathy, compassion, and a commitment to person-centered care
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We Hire for Heart!
National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 30 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
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