Social Worker / Discharge Planner

Position: Social Worker/ Discharge Planner
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