Dialysis Social Worker - PRN
Company: U.S. Renal Care
Location: Aiea
Posted on: June 4, 2025
Job Description:
USRC's greatest strength in being a leader in the dialysis
industry is our ability to recognize and celebrate the differences
in our diverse workforce. We strongly believe in recruiting top
talent and creating a diverse and inclusive work climate and
culture at all levels of our organization. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. 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.
Keywords: U.S. Renal Care, Honolulu , Dialysis Social Worker - PRN, Healthcare , Aiea, Hawaii
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