Position:
Social Worker Job Type:
Full Time NHC Place at the Trace is looking for a Social Worker/Discharge Planner to join our team! The qualified applicant for this position should hold a Bachelor's degree in social work or related field from an accredited program, and have knowledge of the case management process and needs of geriatric patients, including funding resources. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- working with individual patients and families toward adjustment to center life and to crises of illness, disability and death
- serving in an advocacy role for patients and their families in expressing, defining and resolving grievances
- coordinating discharge planning functions
- reporting to the Director of Social Work Services the current status of social services and present needs
- participate in developing patient care plans in cooperation with individuals from other disciplines
- maintaining confidentiality of professional information
- Assists with discharge planning for patient safe return home Why NHC?
We are celebrating our 50-year Anniversary at National HealthCare Corporation! We offer a culture of recognition, empowerment, and fun. At NHC, we are all partners (employees) in a family -oriented work atmosphere where growth and opportunities are promoted. We provide competitive compensation with performance wage rate increases. Benefits Earned Time Off Holiday Incentive Pay Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance 401k with generous company contributions
Competitive Pay Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities Advancement Opportunities Work Location:
NHC Place at the Trace 8353 Highway 100 Nashville, Tennessee 37221 If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com EOE