Dialysis Social Worker
Company: Employer
Location: Harlingen
Posted on: April 3, 2021
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Job Description:
The Licensed Master 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. ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and
tasks may be assigned. 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/REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily.Requirements include: Must have Master's Degree in
Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education
(CSWE). 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. U.S. Renal Care is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disabled/Veteran. Additional Information
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
03/26/2021
Keywords: Employer, Harlingen , Dialysis Social Worker, Healthcare , Harlingen, Texas
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