Dialysis Social Worker (LCSW PRN)

About the position

The Licensed 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical and operational procedures to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments
• Coordinate transient arrangements
• Demonstrates effective use of supplies and staff labor hours
• Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care and/or operational needs of the facility
• Identify and counsel psychosocial issues
• Provide patient and family education
• Assist with programs target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and operational company goals
• 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 team work 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 multi-task 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

Requirements

• Must have Master’s Degree in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Current licensure in applicable state is required. License must be maintained as current and in good standing
• Previous experience providing social services to dialysis preferred
• 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