Pay: $75,000.00 - $89,000.00 per year
Job description:
Scope of Work:
The Renal Social Worker provides social services to patients and their families in a timely and efficient manner in order to promote maximum social functioning and psychological adjustment to dialysis and rehabilitation of the patient.
Responsible to:
VP of Nursing and COO
Duties:
- Must be reliable, kind and compassionate
- Assist with clinical and operational procedures to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments
- Coordinate transient arrangements
- Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care and/or operational needs of the facility
- Identify and counsel psychosocial issues
- Assist patients and help them navigate through any insurance issues
- Assist with the patient admission process; experience using Careport/Allscripts is a plus
- Provide patient and family education
- Assist with programs target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and operational company goals
- Complete patient Care plans and initial assessments on time and work collaboratively with the clinical team
- Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including healthcare professionals practice act requirements
- Perform duties at all times within limits 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 proper local, state and federal agencies
- Complete initial assessment of new patient psychosocial needs in accordance to state/CMS regulations and company policy
- Complete KDQL in accordance with company policy
- Maintain a good working relationship with Medical Director and physicians
- Take part as a member of the interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities
- Actively promote good customer service to patients, develop effective relationships at all levels of the organization
- Participate in team concepts and promote a team effort, perform duties in agreement with company policies and procedures
- Lead staff in team concepts and encourage a positive teamwork environment
- Identify social agencies and other resources as suitable to the needs of the patients, including but not limited to financial/funding sources
- Be familiar with professional organizations related to kidney disease (ex. National Kidney Foundation/American Kidney Fund)
- Must be able to multitask in an efficient, professional and calm manner. Interpersonal skills required to work with patients, staff, insurance companies, government and private agencies
- Must use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Be familiar with all emergency operational procedures
- Provide information and referrals as required
- Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings
- Coordinate development and conservation of patient/family support groups
- Educate staff and provide in-service training in relation to patient psychosocial care
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Qualifications include:
- Must have Master’s Degree in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Must have at least 1 years of dialysis unit or transplantation program experience as a social worker.
- Current licensure in the applicable state is required. License must be maintained as current and in good standing
- Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the relevant state
- Ability to meet minimum hospital/agency hiring standards which may include additional background clearances and orientation requirements if applicable to the program assigned to for employment
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated and reliable Renal Social Worker to join our team. As a Renal Social Worker, you will play a vital role in providing therapy and support to individuals facing various challenges. You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of your clients by helping them navigate through difficult situations and develop coping strategies. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Dialysis-Related: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Social Work License (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
Pay: $75,000.00 - $89,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
