Clinical Facilities Planning Manager jobs in Virginia State University, VA

Wonder City Nursing and Rehab is seeking a full-time Social Work & Discharge Planning Assistant. The Social Work & Discharge Planning Assistant is responsible for assisting in the operation of the center’s Social Work & Discharge Planning department; ensuring that the social, psychological, and physical needs of all residents in the center are being met. This position is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the patient’s safe discharge from the center back to home or a lower level of care. 

Job Description

Initiates discharge planning upon admission.

Coordinates with the resident and/or resident’s representative(s), the interdisciplinary team, and physician to determine appropriate discharge plans for transitioning the patient home or to an optimal care environment.

Schedules and directs timely and efficient discharge planning meetings for all new admissions.

Utilizes scheduled administrative meetings, the Recovery Map, care plan meetings, internal and community resources to facilitate education and planning that provides the patient and family the support needed in order to resume life in the community or at a lower level of care.

Assesses the patient’s support systems and home situation to assist in decision-making regarding the patient’s discharge plan and discharge needs.

Facilitates effective bed management by strategic evaluation and internal arrangement of center beds in order to maximize the availability of transition and extended care services.

Adheres to company procedures for initiating internal transfers, and documents room/roommate change processes including notifications, transfers, interventions, and outcomes in the patient’s medical record.

Coordinate with center’s Business Office to ensure timely issuance of Notice of Medicare NonCoverage (NOMNC) and Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN). Provide center case management for managed care residents by collecting and submitting required resident assessments and progress updates to insurance companies.

PREREQUISITES

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or related field preferred.

Two (2) years of experience in Social Work or related role

Experience in skilled nursing or healthcare environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively

. Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision.