Dialysis Social Worker

Responsibilities

GROWTH

• Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.
• Coordinate transient arrangements.
• Demonstrate effective use of supplies.
• Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic.

OUTCOMES

• Identify and counsel psychosocial issues.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Assist with program's target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.

OPERATIONAL READINESS

• Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.
• Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Act as advocate on patient's behalf with the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies.
• Complete initial assessment of new patient psychosocial needs in adherence to state/CMS regulations and company policy.
• Complete KDQOL in accordance with company policy.
• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities.
• Identify social agencies and other resources as appropriate to the needs of the patients, including but not limited to financial/funding sources.
• Be familiar with professional organizations related to kidney disease (i.e. National Kidney Foundation, American Kidney Foundation).
• Use personal protective equipment as necessary.
• Be familiar with all emergency operational procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job.

PARTNERSHIPS

• Provide information and referrals as needed.
• Attend and participate in the monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Coordinate development and maintenance of patient/family support groups.
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians.
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with area hospitals, agencies, vendors and the community.
• Actively promote GUEST customer service standards; develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ RETENTION

• Participate in staff meetings as required.
• Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.
• Educate staff and provide inservice training in relation to patient psychosocial care.
• Lead staff in team concepts and promote a team effort.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Must have Master's Degree in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) and LCSW preferred.
• Current licensure in applicable state is required unless employed in the state of AZ, PA or Guam.
• License must be maintained as current and in good standing.
• See addendum for Social Worker for minimum licensing requirements.
• Previous experience in providing social services to dialysis patients preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
• Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.

Benefits

• Medical / Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k with employer match
• Virtual Care
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• PTO

All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: 401k with employer match, PTO.

Pay

Pay Range: USD $37.48 - USD $56.22 /Hr.