Social Worker
: Job Details :

1. Complies with all Company policies and procedures as well as federal, state, OSHA, and other agency regulations applicable to the position.2. Handles patient information with discretion and sensitivity and maintains HIPAA compliance.3. Utilizes tactful and professional communication to promote positive public relations with patients, patient family members, physicians, co-workers, outside agencies and service providers.4. Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment on each patient at admission and yearly thereafter.5. Assists patients and family members with the adjustment to dialysis and informs both patient's Rights and Responsibilities, Facility Rules, Grievance Procedure, HIPAA Privacy Rules and facility policies. Continues to assist patients with psychosocial problems related to dialysis throughout the patient's treatment at the facility.6. Assists patients in obtaining financial assistance and medical insurance coverage, transportation, travel, home health care, and assists in developing and/or improving facility and community resources to meet patients' needs.7. As a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), participates in the completion of Comprehensive Assessments and Plans of Care for all patients, including participating in care plan meetings and ensuring coordination with other service providers as needed.8. Maintains records in accordance with facility policy and E.S.R.D. regulations. Must complete Progress Notes at least quarterly.9. As a member of the Total Quality Management (TQM) team, participates in the facility's Continuous Quality Improvement process.10. Assists with patient education and in-service programs.11. Keeps abreast of research/literature/developments in nephrology social work and attends appropriate organizational meetings and conferences.Revised 09.202312. Interfaces with multiple federal, state, and local agencies as needed to improve and secure resources for patients.13. Utilizes Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.14. Follows up or escalates issues as appropriate with director, immediate supervisor, nurse in charge, co-workers or patients regarding reported complaints, problems, and concerns.Requirement description :Master's degree in Social Work- REQUIRED2 years of clinical social work experience- REQUIREDSTATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :Michigan