We’re a nonprofit, community-based organization with a mission to promote the optimal health, quality of life and independence of people with kidney disease through patient care, education and research.

Founded in Seattle in 1962, we are the world’s first dialysis organization. We are the provider of choice because of our high quality services, community connections and generous donor support.

We provided about 292,167 dialysis treatments last year, about a quarter of all dialysis treatments in the state, for 1,936 patients who dialyze in one of our centers or at home with our support.

Conduct individualized comprehensive assessments of the social service needs of patients, and develop plans of care in accord with Conditions of Coverage. The Social Work Intern evaluates the status of patients, and uses the comprehensive assessment and KDQOL-36 tool to develop and implement treatment plans and appropriate quality care. In coordination with the Social Services Manager, the Social Work Intern will engage in patient advocacy services, coordinate social services matters with physicians, NKC personnel, patients, families, and other organizations , provide patient education and counseling, and undertake special projects, when appropriate and mutually agreed upon. As part of the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Team, (QA/PI), and participates in evaluating trends, making recommendations, and following through to achieve improved patient care.

The position has contacts with physicians, caseworkers, patients and patient families, community service organization representatives and other health care organizations. Contacts are to provide counseling and other social services, perform intake tasks, clarify information and deal with problems and to represent NKC social services to other organizations. Attend department meetings, IDT meetings and agency wide meetings and trainings. Opportunities to work on special projects/work groups to address issues that impact multiple patients.

Discussions with supervisor and social work team regarding policies, practices, laws and regulations as to how they impact individuals we work with. Opportunities to participate in lobby days in Olympia if desired. Opportunities to work on special projects/work groups to address issues that impact multiple patients.

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Contact Amy Postel, MSW at Amy.Postel@nwkidney.org. Send resume. Will later be required to do employment application.