Social Worker Licensed

Job Title: Social Worker Licensed

Location: CRANFORD DIALYSIS

Department Name: Dialysis Unit-O/P Satalite II

Req #: 0000247868

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $37.41 - $46.77 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

The Licensed Social Worker (LSW) provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counseling, and continuum of care planning within the award-winning outpatient renal program at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Operating within our CMS 5-star rated and 5-Diamond Patient Safety designated facilities, this professional serves as a vital patient advocate and key member of the interdisciplinary care team. The role focuses on helping individuals and families navigate end-stage renal disease, maximizing medical compliance, securing financial entitlements, and fostering a compassionate, family-centered environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Active Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential in accordance with New Jersey state regulations.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills to handle constant typing, talking, and collaborative charting.

Preferred:

• Prior social work experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with nephrology, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) regulations, and Medicare/Medicaid entitlements.

Scheduling Requirements

• Part-Time (PT) - Day
• Shift details and hours will be discussed during the interview process.

Essential Functions

• Care of Patient: Implements patient- and family-centered care; completes mandatory psychosocial assessments for all newly diagnosed chronic renal failure patients within 30 days of admission.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and care planning alongside physicians, nurses, care managers, and dietitians.
• Continuum of Care: Secures financial entitlements, coordinates transit services, arranges home care needs, and refers patients to vocational rehab or community agencies.
• Patient Advocacy & Support: Guides patients through Advance Directives, assists with temporary or permanent transfers to other dialysis units, and addresses non-compliance issues.
• Education & Support Groups: Participates in Renal Support Groups; conducts annual in-service education for nursing and renal staff regarding patient entitlement programs.
• Quality & Compliance: Utilizes continuous quality improvement (CQI) principles to improve department functions; ensures accurate quarterly documentation on all outpatients.
• Core Competencies: Maintains strict compliance with risk reporting, healthcare error tracking, infant abduction prevention, and mandatory abuse/neglect referral protocols.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.