Dialysis Social Work Specialist

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Broussard, LA seeks a Social Worker to provide psychosocial services for in-center and home dialysis patients, collaborating with the health care team to promote adjustment, rehabilitation and quality of life.

You will assess patients, develop care plans, educate families, and connect them with community resources while ensuring compliance with FMCNA policies and participating in QAI activities.

Qualifications

• Masters in Social Work with state license.
• 2–5 years of related social work experience.
• Experience with ESRD or dialysis settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial status and participate in care planning with patient and team.
• Monitor and intervene to help dialysis patients adjust and improve quality of life.
• Provide supportive counseling to patients and families within scope of licensure.
• Provide education and counseling to transplant waitlist candidates.
• Identify community resources and refer patients to vocational rehabilitation or other supports to enable employment or education.
• Assist with advance directives and facilitate discussion with patient/family.
• Discuss DNR status in collaboration with physician and nurse when appropriate.
• Document MSW interactions and interventions per policy.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Counseling skills

Education

Masters in Social Work

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Broussard, LA seeks a Social Worker to provide psychosocial services for in-center and home dialysis patients, collaborating with the health care team to promote adjustment, rehabilitation and quality of life.

You will assess patients, develop care plans, educate families, and connect them with community resources while ensuring compliance with FMCNA policies and participating in QAI activities.