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Fresenius Medical Care North America

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Maplewood

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  • You need a high school diploma or G.E.D., strong customer service skills, a commitment to patient care, and must not supervise or care for family members in the facility.
  • You will assess patients' psychosocial needs, provide counseling, facilitate treatment goals, educate on kidney issues, collaborate with the team, and connect patients to community resources.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • Preferred outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.
  • Possess the desire to deliver superior care to our patients and embrace Fresenius' mission and values.
  • The Intern cannot work under the supervision of a family member.
  • The Intern cannot care for a patient who is a family member. If an Intern's family member is a patient at the facility in which they work, the Intern will be scheduled to work on days the patient is not in the facility or will be assigned to another patient.
  • The Clinical Manager assigns and closely monitors all SW Intern assignments with direct supervision from a SWFI based on the agreed education plan.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.
  • Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for driving the FMS culture through values and customer services standards.
  • Accountable for outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers.
  • Develops and maintains effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
  • Takes initiative and action to respond, resolve, and follow up regarding customer services issues with all customers in a timely manner.
  • 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 FMS Ultra Care patient education programs, established social work theory and methods and quality of life measurement instruments as part of assessment and care planning to resolve barriers and meet patient treatment goals.
  • Provides established outcomes driven psycho-educational counseling methods aimed at improving areas of need, treatment adherence, vocational/educational rehabilitation and/or quality of life.
  • Provides supportive and goal directed counseling to patients who are seeking transplant.
  • 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.
  • Will provide general information about Do Not Resuscitate Orders and Advanced Directives.
  • Provides information and assists the team and patient with referral to community resources (home health services, vocational rehabilitation, etc.) to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes.
  • Provides usual care and/or Social Work Intensive to address non-adherence and quality of life concerns for all patients.
  • Knowledgeable of and adheres to FMCNA Social Work Policy, including documentation.
  • Assess 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 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, if delegated by Clinical Manager.
  • Provides ongoing education to patient/family regarding psychosocial issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and all support services that are available.
  • Reviewed 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.
  • 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.
  • Understands FMCNA financial policies and procedures as they related to patient services. Collaborate with Financial Coordinators to educate patients about programs that may be available to assist with uncovered services, how to resolve billing concerns, and understand financial responsibilities.
  • Works with the administrative support staff to maintain updated patient resource lists (e.g. maintain updated list of transportation resources).
  • Develops and provides training to staff pertaining to psychosocial topics as needed. Trains staff in Ultra Care Programs as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Student Social Work Clinical Placement?

The purpose of the Student Social Work Clinical Placement is to support FMCNA's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy while providing students with practical experience in the field of social work under the supervision of licensed professionals.

What are the primary responsibilities of the student intern?

The primary responsibilities of the student intern include patient assessment and care planning, providing psycho-educational counseling, participating in interdisciplinary team discussions, educating patients and families about kidney disease, and assisting with referrals to community resources.

Who oversees the student intern during their placement?

The Clinical Manager assigns and closely monitors all SW Intern assignments with direct supervision from a Social Worker Field Instructor (SWFI) based on an agreed education plan.

What kind of education is required for this internship?

A high school diploma or G.E.D. is required for this internship, as well as a commitment to outstanding customer service and the desire to deliver superior care to patients.

Are there any restrictions on patient care for interns?

Yes, interns cannot work under the supervision of a family member, nor can they care for a patient who is a family member. If a family member is a patient at the facility, the intern will be scheduled accordingly or assigned to another patient.

What type of environment will the intern be working in?

The intern will work in a healthcare facility environment, which includes moderate noise levels, air temperature control, and potential exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

Is there a minimum number of required field education hours?

Yes, a minimum number of required field education hours are established by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) for this internship.

What kind of travel is expected for the student intern?

The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various community locations, as well as possibly attending regional, business unit, and corporate meetings.

What is the focus of the psychosocial support provided by the intern?

The psychosocial support provided by the intern focuses on patient assessments, personalized care planning, education about kidney disease, and facilitating discussions about advance directives, as well as referrals to community resources.

Are there additional duties assigned beyond the main responsibilities?

Yes, the intern may perform additional duties as assigned throughout their placement.

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Fresenius Medical Care North America

Every patient, every day

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Mission & Purpose

Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) is the premier healthcare company focused on providing the highest quality care to people with renal and other chronic conditions. Through its industry-leading network of dialysis facilities and outpatient cardiac and vascular labs, Fresenius Medical Care North America provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for hundreds of thousands of chronically ill customers throughout the continent. As the world’s largest fully integrated renal company, it offers specialty pharmacy and laboratory services, and manufactures and distributes the most comprehensive line of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. For more information, visit the FMCNA website at https://fmcna.com/.