Student Social Work Clinical Placement

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The student intern supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy.

Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. 

The student intern functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed social worker in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.

Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.

Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMC Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:

An integral part of Social Work education that promotes students' identification with the purposes, values and ethics of the profession; fosters the integration of empirical and practice-based knowledge; and promotes the development of professional competence (CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards).

A minimum number of required field education hours are established by the CSWE.

The social worker student/intern may under direct guidance of a Licensed Social Worker:

CUSTOMER SERVICES:



* 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.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES RELATED TO PATIENT CARE:

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 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.


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