Overview
$3,000 Sign On Bonus! Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states "the care of the patient is our reason for existence," and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care. DCI offers paid training, competitive pay, weekends off, outstanding benefits and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.
The Dialysis Social Worker is responsible for assessing and responding to the psychosocial needs of our dialysis patients to ensure the best possible outcomes and improve quality of life. Schedule: Regular Part-Time (min. 24 hrs./week) Compensation: $38,000 - $54,000 a Year. Pay range dependent upon dialysis experience. $3,000 Sign On Bonus! Benefits: Support and mentorship opportunities available through peer and corporate training for individuals new to renal careComprehensive medical, dental and vision benefitsLife and long-term care insurance provided at no additional expense to employeePaid time off (PTO) including holidaysExtended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leaveRetirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percentEmployee assistance programWellness programAmong others
Responsibilities
What You Can Expect: Provide patient support to address emotional, financial and lifestyle changes associated with chronic kidney diseaseAssist patients with utilizing community resources for nutritional, emotional, transportation and housing supportAdvocate and assist patients with accessing healthcare and other benefitsEducate patients and their families regarding end-stage renal disease treatment options, including dialysis, transplant and medical managementHelp patients compare treatment options, empowering them to make informed decisions about their careCoordinate translation services for patients and caregiversAssess family and support system and refer for additional services as neededProvide counseling services to patients and their families directed at helping them cope with kidney failure and dialysis, follow the treatment plan and achieve the patient's rehabilitation goalsDevelop and implement individualized care plans with interdisciplinary care team based on psychosocial assessment to help patients enjoy a better quality of lifeCollaborate with interdisciplinary care team to assess ongoing needs and modify care plan as necessaryEducate interdisciplinary team members about emotional aspects of dialysisAdvocate for patients at clinic, community and state/federal levelsServe as ESRD Network liaisonEngage in a data-driven quality improvement process to positively impact outcomes
