About this opportunity
Roosevelt Care Centers lists this Coordinator, Discharge Planner opportunity in old bridge, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
JOB SUMMARY :
Under direction oversees the resident discharge process for the Sub-Acute Unit and performs the work involved in providing needed social assistance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Participates and takes the lead in the utilization review process for the Sub-Acute Unit and prepares residents for discharge.
Performs insurance reviews and issues the cut letters for Medicare clients.
Participates with the staff relevant to diagnosis and the design of effective treatment plans.
Provides social services to assist residents in the adjustment to their environment.
Reviews cases of admissions and interviews patients to assure that certifications are in accordance with hospital criteria.
Reviews records, data and information to assure that re-certifications are in accordance with needed extended care.
Analyzes and evaluates data bearing on social and/or emotional problems residents are experiencing in properly adjusting to various situations.
Prepares residents for discharge and utilizes family and community resources.
Skills & Requirements
OTHER JOB DUTIES: Attends required in service and other training and development.
Prepares records and reports.
Does related work as required.
BASIC COMPETENCIES
EDUCATION: Possession of a Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited facility.
Possession of an LPN or RN license from the New Jersey Department of Health and Human Resources.
EXPERIENCE:
Four years of professional social casework experience or four years of experience in clinical
nursing which shall have included experience in the admission and discharge process.
UNION POSITION
Generous PTO
PERS Pension
$60,000-$70,000 annual
Qualifications
Worksite address
old bridge, NJ, 08857, US
Who can apply
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