Dialysis Social Worker

U.S. Renal Care • Pueblo, CO

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About The Position

As a Social Worker at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working to help patients living with kidney disease achieve maximum social functioning and psychological adjustment to dialysis treatment and rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Current licensure (in good standing) in applicable state is required unless employed in the state of AZ, PA or Guam.
• Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in providing social services to dialysis patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting all required patient assessment and care planning activities such as assessing new patient psychosocial needs and completing the KDQOL in accordance with company policy and all state/CMS regulations.
• Identifying and counseling psychosocial issues and providing patient and family education.
• Coordinating communities of support for patients and their families.
• Identifying social agencies and other resources (e.g., financial/funding), providing information and referrals.
• Coordinating transient arrangements.
• Representing your patient as needed with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies.
• Promoting teamwork, educating staff, and providing training around patient psychosocial care.
• Participating in all required continuing education and staff meetings.
• Collaborating with the Medical Director and physicians and maintaining positive relationships with area hospitals, agencies, vendors, and the community.
• Helping with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize missed treatments and hospitalizations, achieving target goals for patient outcomes.
• Participating in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level