Student Social Work Clinical Placement

Fresenius Medical Care North America

2d ago

Internship
Full-time
Placement Program
Healthcare
Education & Teaching
Greenville

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You must have a high school diploma or G.E.D., excellent customer service skills, and a commitment to patient care. Family members cannot be supervised or cared for by you.
You will assess patients, develop care plans, provide counseling, educate families, and collaborate with teams to address psychosocial needs and optimize treatment outcomes.

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.

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.
Performs additional duties as assigned.

FAQs

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

The primary purpose is to support FMCNA's mission by providing safe and effective dialysis therapy under the supervision of a licensed social worker while adhering to FMCNA policies and regulatory requirements.

What are the main responsibilities of the intern?

The intern is responsible for patient assessment, care planning, providing counseling, maintaining effective customer service, and collaborating with the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.

Is the intern allowed to work with family members?

No, the intern cannot work under the supervision of a family member or care for a patient who is a family member.

What educational background is required for this position?

A High School diploma or G.E.D. is required for this position.

What type of supervision will the intern receive?

The intern will receive direct supervision from a licensed social worker, with assignments monitored by the Clinical Manager based on an agreed education plan.

Are there any physical demands associated with this role?

Yes, the role includes desk work, personal computer use, and interaction with patients, as well as travel between various facilities and community locations.

What skills are preferred for candidates applying for the internship?

Outstanding customer service skills, the ability to deliver superior care, and an embrace of Fresenius' mission and values are preferred.

Will the intern participate in patient education?

Yes, the intern will assess patient knowledge of kidney disease and provide education tailored to the patient's needs and learning style.

Is this position part of a larger healthcare team?

Yes, the intern functions as part of the hemodialysis healthcare team, collaborating with other professionals to enhance patient care.

Are there opportunities for training or development in this internship?

Yes, the intern may develop and provide training to staff on psychosocial topics and Ultra Care Programs as needed.

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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/.