A Nursing Home or Home Health Administrator manages staff and operations at a long term care facility. Oversees admission and care of residents, staff hiring, billing and finances, compliance with regulatory requirements and building maintenance. Maintains professional licensing requirements. Manages staff, recordkeeping, billing, finances, and other administrative work for a home health care program, where aides assist clients with personal, household and some health-related services in their homes.
Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Biotech Description Find your calling at Mercy! The Care Management model provides effective transition planning and length of stay oversight while encompassing quality patient care, patient safety, and financial components; promotes integration of a seamless care model; coordinates patient throughput; encourages healthcare team collaboration and coordination as evidenced by metrics; and optimizes performance and adoption of best practice. The Social Worker, as part of the Care Management team, facilitates the discharge planning process from admission to discharge in collaboration with the healthcare team. In addition, the Social Worker may intervene with patients who have complex or high-risk psychosocial needs as assigned. The Social Worker performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Mercy mission, values, and Service Standards.
Position Details:
Location Mercy Hospital Stoddard 1200 North One Mile Road Dexter, MO 63841 Hours/Schedule Part-Time (20-hrs per week) Education Bachelor's in Social Work required for all Social Workers hired after 12/25/2011. (Social Workers hired before December 2011 met previous job description education requirements.) Licensure None Experience 0-2 years experience in acute care hospital setting, Minimum Preferred Certification/Registration BLS (CPR) at hire date, required, or within 90 days of hire Other Skills & Knowledge 1. Strong verbal and written communication and facilitation skills. 2. Strong assessment, time management, and critical thinking skills. 3. Advanced computer skills. 4. The assessment, care and treatment provided by Social Worker will be consistent with the specific age-related needs of the patient. Is competent to care for patient age groups including neonatal/infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric adult patients. 5. Skills and knowledge of human behavior and clinical aspects of medical Social Work. 6. Ability to interact effectively with a variety of people and situations at all levels of the organization. Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
