Master Social Worker - MSW at Fresenius Medical Care

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) - entry level role
  • Current state license as a Master Social Worker (MSW) permitting clinical practice
  • Knowledge of social work theory of human behavior and accepted methods of social work practice
  • Knowledgeable of FMCNA Social Work Policy and Measuring Patient Physical and Mental Function Policy
  • Current knowledge regarding local vocational/educational rehabilitation programs
  • Ability to assess psychosocial status, strengths, and areas of need
  • Ability to provide supportive counseling within scope of clinical training and state license
  • Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' psychosocial status, strengths, and areas of need as part of comprehensive patient assessment
  • Participate in care planning with patient and healthcare team to identify interventions for rehabilitation, treatment goals, and quality of life improvement
  • Utilize FKC patient education programs, social work theory, interventions, and quality of life instruments in assessment and care planning
  • Provide monitoring and interventions to help patients adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status and quality of life
  • Provide supportive counseling services to patients within scope of training and license
  • Provide educational and goal-directed counseling to transplant-seeking patients
  • Assist with referrals to community resources (e.g., home health, vocational rehabilitation)
  • Assist patients with access to vocational rehabilitation to support employment or education
  • Assess patient awareness of advance directives, facilitate access and discussions
  • Participate in discussions of patient DNR status with physician, nurse, patient, and family
  • Document MSW interactions and interventions
  • Provide psychosocial support and Social Work Focused Interventions for non-adherence, quality outcomes, and quality of life concerns
  • Participate in monthly Quality review meetings and report on quality indicators (e.g., adherence, Quality of Life Trends, Service Recovery)
  • Assess patient knowledge of kidney disease and barriers to treatment adherence
  • Provide tailored education to patients, families, and team based on learning styles, communication barriers, and needs
  • Support FKC Quality Indicators, Outcomes, QAI Activities, and process improvement for patient satisfaction and quality goals
  • Educate and support staff on emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of Chronic Kidney Disease

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment
Care Planning
Counseling
Patient Education
Social Work Interventions
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Quality Improvement
Supportive Counseling

Fresenius Medical Care

Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$39.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.
Rising mental health challenges may impact FMCNA's employee productivity.
Virtual reality education may face adoption and accessibility challenges in rural areas.

Differentiation

FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.
FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.
FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

Upsides

Telehealth market growth supports FMCNA's remote patient monitoring services.
Home dialysis market expansion aligns with FMCNA's patient-centric care approach.
AI integration enhances FMCNA's predictive analytics and personalized medicine capabilities.

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