Licensed Social Worker-Dialysis-Per-Diem

Licensed Social Worker-Dialysis- Per-Diem

Evening Shifts Available

Queens-Long Island Renal Institute, located on the lobby level of the renowned Parker Jewish Institute for Healthcare and Rehabilitation in New Hyde Park, New York, is seeking a Per-Diem Social Worker, with a strong background in Renal Social Work, to join our team of professionals.

QLIRI provides state-of-the-art in-center hemodialysis treatment for kidney disease patients. Our experienced interdisciplinary team of nephrologists and renal nurses offer chronic dialysis services in a comfortable and modern setting. Located on the Queens-Nassau boarder, Queens-Long Island Renal Institute has a longstanding reputation for the finest quality of care, state-of-the-art technology and uncompromised dignity.

The Social Worker provides services in the dialysis unit to patients and their families to support and maximize the social functioning and adjustment of the patient with End Stage Renal Disease.

Key Tasks Include :

• Conducts initial patient psychosocial assessment and comprehensive plan of care
• Provides support, information and assistance in treatment planning
• Develops and continues to monitor psychosocial goals for plan of care
• Counsels new patients and families on pre-dialysis education, including treatment options
• Acts as advocate on behalf of patient and family
• Completes and documents initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, evaluations and quarterly notes, along with documenting and monitoring ongoing psychosocial issues and patient goals
• Facilitates and / or refers patients and families to support / education groups
• Facilitates education on Advance Directives and treatment modalities
• Coordinates and participates in patient / family care conferences with interdisciplinary team
• Analyzes and provides information and facilitates referrals to community, private, state and federal agencies based on psychosocial needs
• Provides crisis intervention expertise as necessary
• Provides assistance to patient and family in adjusting to dialysis and altered lifestyle, and provide resource information
• Arranges patient travel arrangements for both guest and permanent patients and ensure completion of arrangements
• Coordinates patient transfers / visit to other facilities
• Provides assistance to patient regarding health insurance
• Maintains patient confidentiality and administers patient care in a respectful manner

Position Requirements :

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