Social Worker

DaVita Kidney Care

. Build meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting.

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeEvanston • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient advocacy and support within the dialysis setting, focusing on the management of End Stage Renal Disease. Possesses strong clinical skills and knowledge of insurance programs to effectively guide patients and their families.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Social Work (MSW)Patient AdvocacyKnowledge Of Insurance ProgramsClinical Goal-SettingQuality Improvement Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Clinical Practice SpecializationPatient ManagementEnd Stage Renal Disease KnowledgeBasic Computer SkillsFunctional Proficiency With DaVita Applications

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTeam CollaborationSupportive Environment Contribution

Tools & Technologies

MS WordExcelPowerPointOutlook

Industry Keywords

DialysisPatient RightsPatient ResponsibilitiesGovernment Insurance ProgramsPrivate Insurance Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting.
Serve as a vital member of each patient's core care team.
Support and advocate for patients navigating life on dialysis.
Help patients understand their rights and responsibilities.
Guide patients in managing the physical, mental, emotional and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease.
Contribute to a positive, supportive team environment.
Support patient health through clinical goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Meets all state required regulations to practice in the dialysis setting.
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required with a specialization in clinical practice
Demonstrated knowledge of government and private insurance programs
Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k match
Paid time off
PTO cash out
Paid training
Family resources
EAP counseling sessions
Access to Headspace®
Backup child care
Backup elder care
Maternity/paternity leave
Pet insurance
Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions
Support for personal and professional growth