SOCIAL Worker​/Discharge Planner, Part Time

Social Worker/Discharge Planner Opportunity

Northwest Specialty Hospital, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, brings expanded services to a new building located at 6225 Sharlands Ave. in Northwest Reno. The facility will offer acute rehabilitation and adult behavioral health services. This Social Worker/Discharge Planner opportunity is part time at 24 hours per week, offers full benefits and a convenient schedule. This dynamic individual will provide services to patients in the acute hospital setting.

May also provide social services to patients in the sub-acute geropsychiatric unit as needed. Collaborates with the RN Case Manager in providing discharge planning services to patients. Is a resource for patients who require post acute care services, and psychosocial support during their stay in the hospital.

Job Duties:

• Demonstrates ability, and is responsible to perform psychosocial assessments on Medicare, Medicaid and any high-risk patients to determine social service and possible discharge planning needs.
• Documentation of assessments and interventions is timely and meets current practice standards and policies.
• Maintains current knowledge of resources available within the community; maintains supply of resource materials to be distributed to patients when needed.
• Is able to obtain other resources as needed.
• Communicates with family members and caretakers regarding the needs of the patient and anticipated plans.
• Involves patient and family in the plan of care.

Benefits for full and part time employees:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

Qualifications:

• Case Manager:
  Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, associate's degree required, baccalaureate degree preferred. Current Nevada Registered Nurse License. Five (5) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of nursing and two (2) or more years of UR or CM experience preferred
• Current BLS certification
• OR
• Social Worker:
  Masters Social Work (MSW) preferred, BSW required. Current state Social Worker licensure. 3 or more years of previous experience in all aspects of social service and discharge planning preferably in an acute care setting.

EEO Statement:
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