About this role :

As a Social Worker with Fresenius Medical Care, you will provide psychosocial services for our dialysis clinic patients.

You will w ork with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life for our patients.

As well as support the clinic staff in understanding the emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of chronic kidney disease on the patient and family.

How you grow or advance in your career : We believe in encouraging our employees to achieve their full potential by offering opportunities for advancement.

We have a social work specific career ladder ranging from pre-licensed (in states where permitted), to three potential levels of facility social work, as well as a leadership path from Social Worker to Manager, Senior Manager and Senior Director.

Our culture : We believe our employees are our most important asset we value, care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, granting scholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits, we take care of our people.

Our focus on diversity : We have built a nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and cultural tradition.

We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personal development, discussion, activities, and peer support.

Our diverse workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart.

At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

As a member of the nephrology health care team , you will assess the patients' psychosocial status, strengths and areas of need that may affect rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes as part of the comprehensive patient assessment.

• Collaborates with the patient and health care team to identify effective interventions that will help the patient meet rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improve quality of life.
• Utilizes patient education programs, established social work theory and methods, social work focused interventions, and quality of life measurement instruments as part of the assessment and care planning to address barriers and meet patient treatment goals.
• Provides monitoring and interventions for the patient to adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status and quality of life.
• Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that may affect adherence to treatment.
• Provides supportive counseling services to patients as permitted within the scope of their clinical training and state license.
• Provides information and assists the team and patient with referrals to community resources (home health services, vocational rehabilitation, etc.

to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes.

• Maintains current knowledge regarding local vocational / educational rehabilitation programs and assist patients with referral and access to vocational rehabilitation to enable them to remain employed, become employed or receive education.
• Assesses patient awareness of advance directives; assists with accessing advance directive forms / information and facilitates discussion of advance directive wishes, if necessary, with the healthcare team and the patient's family / support persons.
• Participates in the discussion of patient DNR status in the facility to ensure patient and / or family understand and make an informed decision about their care.
• Reports on quality indicators related to adherence, such as missed and shortened treatments, quality of life trends, and service recovery.
• Works with patient, family and health care team to provide education tailored to the patient’s learning style, communication barriers, and needs.
• Provides educational and goal directed counseling to patients who are seeking transplant.
• Facilitates the transplant referral process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team on transplant waitlist management.
• Provides ongoing education to patient / family regarding psychosocial issues related to end stage renal disease (ESRD) and all support services that are available.
• Reviews patient rights and responsibilities, grievance information (company and network) and other facilities policies with patient and / or the patients’ representative to ensure patients’ understanding of the rights and expectations of them.
• Provide training to clinic staff pertaining to psychosocial topics as needed.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS :

• Masters in Social Work
• Must have state required license

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :

0 2 years’ related experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel required (if multiple facilities or home visits, if applicable)

EO / AA Employer : Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disability / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

• Utilizing clinical social work techniques and theory, consults on, assesses, and intervenes with high-risk patients and their families regarding the impact / amelioration of emotional and social problems.
• Conducting psychosocial assessments, making a psychosocial diagnosis, planning and implementing effective treatments, evaluation, education, supervision, coaching and mentoring of the patient (client) and family members.

Requirements

• ED experience , Grief and Bereavement , Cultural Responsiveness, Crisis Intervention.
• 2+ years of experience, MSW, Medical Social Work, Case Management, Brief Treatment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Education - Master’s Degree.

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA prides itself on creating an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or disability.

Job Description

• Represents the face of the company to patients who come in, both as part of their health routine or for insights into life-defining health decisions.
• Draws quality blood samples from patients and prepares those specimens for lab testing while following established practices and procedures.
• The PSR I have direct contact with patients and creates an atmosphere of trust and confidence while explaining procedures to patients and drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe and accurate manner.
• Demonstrate Leadership Behaviors while focusing on process excellence skills and sensitivity to confidentiality and accuracy to patient information.
• Under the direction of the area supervisor, perform daily activities of the Patient Service Center accurately and on time.
• Maintain a safe and professional environment.
• Performs with confidence, both the forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures.
• Maintains required records and documentation.
• Demonstrates organizational commitment and promotes a positive image to patients, clients, employees and the public in general.

Requirements :

• Ability to provide quality, error free work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent phlebotomy skills to include pediatric and geriatric.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 months experience.
• One(+) years phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Keyboard / data entry experience a must.

Preferred :

• Phlebotomy certification preferred (Required in California, Nevada, and Washington).
• Medical training : medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA prides itself on creating an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or disability.

Shift

4 10 Days, 08 : 00 : 00-18 : 00 : 00, 10.00-4

Duration 13 Weeks

When you join Synergy Medical Staffing, you’ll have a dedicated recruiter helping you at all times. Your recruiter is a cross between a career coach and a concierge.

They will help you fine-tune your resume, find your next job, and locate an apartment (even one that takes pets!). Make one call and get help with everything from placement to housing to payroll, even travel directions!

As a travel, contract and permanent placement medical staffing company with over 12 years of experience in the industry, we understand your needs.

Synergy’s Benefits are best in class and include the following :

• 401K on your First Assignment that matches up to 5% of your pay and you are 100% vested from Day 1.
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Long and short-term disability and others
• PTO Program Mileage reimbursement
• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Referral bonus
• Continuing Education
• License and certification reimbursement

Job Description :

As one of the largest Healthcare jobs placement agencies in the U.S., Supplemental Health Care has been partnering with SWs for more than 30 years.

We’re now seeking Social Worker SWs for openings at a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Our goal is to help open a range of options for our nurses and healthcare professionals so they can choose the assignments that fit their goals and lifestyle best.

Social Worker SW Contract Details :

• $2,000 - $2,239 per week
• 12-week contract with possibility to extend
• Various shifts available
• Travel pay packages including housing and meals allowance are available

If you'd like more detail on these Social Worker SW assignments or are ready to get started with the placement process, please apply online now.

Supplemental Health Care offers a wide variety of industry-leading benefits including :

• Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance to provide you with the coverage you need whenever you need it.
• Round-the-clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.
• Our Share the Care program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry, to learn more about Share the Care check out shccares.com / referrals.
• SHC offers a 401k Retirement Savings Program to both full-time and part-time employees with company matching and a wide range of investment options.
• Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University. Through our online CEU options, you have access to the courses you need on your schedule.

Requirements :

Current Massachusetts SW License / Certification- American Heart Association BLS- 1 to 2 years of recent relevant experience

Supplemental Health Care will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law.

For this type of employment, Kentucky state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.

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