What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker Per Diem position at Northwest Kidney Centers?
Description
Northwest Kidney Centers seeks a Social Worker to support multiple units in a per diem, variable position. Purpose
The Social Worker is responsible to the Social Services Manager for social work intake and patient advocacy services and for coordinating social services with physicians, NKC personnel, patients, families, and other organizations. This position is responsible for patient education and counseling, and for performing relief and / or project duties, when required. The Social Worker is part of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), and is responsible for providing each patient with an individualized comprehensive assessment of his or her social service needs, and developing a plan of care in accordance with the ESRD Conditions of Coverage. Shift : Part time, 0.8 FTE, Monday - Friday, Variable schedule Required qualifications
- MSW degree
- Current WA Social Worker License
- Valid Washington Drivers license, reliable transportation and car insurance
Preferred qualifications
Benefit offerings for eligible employees (.6-1.0 FTE) :
Founded in 1962 as the world’s first outpatient dialysis provider , Northwest Kidney Centers operates 20 dialysis clinics across the Puget Sound region in addition to hospital-based services and a large home-based dialysis program. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization and consistently rank among the top dialysis providers in the United States in quality of care, patient outcomes and transplant rates.At Northwest Kidney Centers, teamwork, integrity, respect, excellence and stewardship guide our approach to how we work. We differentiate ourselves by our patient centered approach and active commitment to advancing kidney research and dialysis innovation. Key to our success is the compassion and expertise of our dedicated team of staff that care for those we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $4,000
