Master Social Worker - MSW
Company: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CENTER
Location: Louisville
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility
including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable)
utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods
of social work practice. Works with the health care team to promote
positive adjustment, rehabilitation and improved quality of life
for our patients. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team,
informs, educates and supports staff in understanding the
emotional, psychological and behavioral impact of Chronic Kidney
Disease on the patient and family to ensure comprehensive quality
care of our patients. Supports the Fresenius Kidney Care (FKC)
commitment to the Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality
Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Activities, including those
related to patient satisfaction and quality of life and actively
participates in process improvement activities that enhance the
likelihood that patients will achieve the FKC Quality Goals. This
is an entry level MSW role.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Assessment / Care Planning / Counseling
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, assesses patients'
psychosocial status, strengths and areas of need that may affect
rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes as part of the
comprehensive patient assessment.
Participates in care planning in collaboration with the patient and
healthcare team to identify effective interventions that will help
the patient meet rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improve
quality of life.
Utilizes FKC patient education programs, established social work
theory and methods, social work focused interventions, and quality
of life measurement instruments as part of 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.
Provides supportive counseling services to patients as permitted
within the scope of their clinical training and state license.
Provides educational and goal directed counseling to patients who
are seeking transplant.
Provides information and assists the team and patient with referral
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.
In collaboration with the physician and nurse, 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.
Knowledgeable of and adheres to FMCNA Social Work Policy and
Measuring Patient Physical and Mental Function Policy, including
documentation.
Documents based on MSW interaction and interventions provided to
patient and/or family.
Quality
Provides psychosocial support and/or Social Work Focused
Interventions to address non-adherence, quality outcome, and
quality of life concerns for all patients based on acuity
level.
Participates in monthly Quality review meetings with the
interdisciplinary team. Reports on quality indicators related to
adherence, such as Missed and Shortened Treatments, Quality of Life
Trends, and Service Recovery.
Patient Education
Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that may
affect adherence to treatment. Works with patient, family and
health care team to provide education tailored to the patient's
learning style, communication barriers, and needs.
With other members of the interdisciplinary team, provides
appropriate information about all treatment modalities.
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.
Collaborates with the team on appropriate QAI activities.
Patient Admission and Continuity of Care
Reviews Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Grievance Procedure &
Important Numbers Handout, FKC Non-discrimination policy, DNR
Statement (if applicable) and address any immediate
needs/concerns.
Understands the referral and admission process and supports the
clinic in regard to the patient needs for scheduling to maximize
adherence and adjustment.
The Social Worker will interview the patient to identify root
causes or concerns for the discharge request, (i.e. transfer to
hospice, relocation, dissatisfaction with services or staff) and
share causes/concerns with operational leadership.
Insurance and Financial Assistance
Collaborates and functions as a liaison for patient with Insurance
Coordinators to address issues related to insurance.
In collaboration with Insurance Coordinators, provides information
and education to patients about payment to dialysis (federal,
state, commercial insurance, state renal programs, AKF HIPP, and
entitlement programs).
Collaborates with the Insurance Coordinator of any changes to
patient state that impacts insurance i.e. transplantation,
discharged, loss of coverage, or extended travel.
Refers patients to patient billing solutions (PBS) department for
questions/concerns in regard to treatment related bills
Staff Related
Assists with interview process and decision to hire new personnel
if requested by SW Manager/Senior Manager.
Works with the administrative support staff to maintain updated
patient resource lists (e.g. maintain updated list of
transportation resources).
Provides training to staff pertaining to psychosocial topics as
needed.
Contributes and participates with weekly team huddles. Discusses
any urgent patient issues with staff.
Adheres to work defined caseload guidelines based on state
regulatory requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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)
SUPERVISION:
EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS :
Masters in Social Work
Must have state required license
Meets the applicable scope of practice board and licensure
requirements in effect in the State in which they are employed
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :
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.
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