Renal Dialysis Social Worker

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Broussard, LA, seeks a Social Worker to provide psychosocial services to in-center and home dialysis patients, collaborating with the inter-disciplinary team to support rehabilitation and quality of life.

The role educates staff on the emotional and behavioral impact of chronic kidney disease, supports advance directives, transplant referrals, and connects patients to community resources.

Qualifications

• Licensed social worker with clinical training.
• State licensure required or supervised equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' psychosocial status and plan care with the team.
• Participate in care planning to set rehabilitation goals and improve quality of life.
• Use education programs and interventions to address barriers and treatment goals.
• Provide counseling to improve psychosocial status and quality of life.
• Offer transplant education and referral support.
• Refer to community resources to facilitate outcomes.
• Assist with advance directives and discuss DNR decisions with team and family.
• Document MSW interactions and interventions per policy.
• Participate in monthly Quality review meetings.
• Support patient education on ESRD and available support services.

Skills

Psychosocial assessment

Care planning

Counseling

Patient education

Transplant education

Documentation

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Broussard, LA, seeks a Social Worker to provide psychosocial services to in-center and home dialysis patients, collaborating with the inter-disciplinary team to support rehabilitation and quality of life.

The role educates staff on the emotional and behavioral impact of chronic kidney disease, supports advance directives, transplant referrals, and connects patients to community resources.