PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
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 FKC master social worker (MSW) is expected to assist patients in achieving their psychosocial goals and supports the delivery of excellent behavioral health care to patients by providing direction, guidance and support to facility master social workers in an assigned area. Acts as a resource and subject matter expert to collaborate with facility MSW and other members of the quality team and assist local facilities in the improvement of patient clinical and quality health outcomes.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves as a subject matter expert for psychosocial matters when collaborating with other MSWs and members of the Area Quality Team. Identifies clinical quality improvement opportunities in the assigned area to achieve CMS Conditions for Coverage and FMS quality program requirements.
Manages the tactical execution of Quality and Social Work initiatives, interventions and standardized supportive counseling and education materials with facility MSWs within the assigned area.
Provides general direction, social work guidance related to appropriate theoretical perspectives and feedback based upon professional standards and FMCNA guidelines to support facility MSWs within the assigned area in achieving the desired outcomes in the following: quality, patient satisfaction, teamwork, unit culture, and employee satisfaction.
Provides leadership, coaching and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; partnering with Human Resources on employee matters.
Manages the staffing of Social Work Services to ensure master social workers coverage. Responsible for enlisting master social workers coverage at dialysis facilities within the assigned area during times of master social workers leave of absences, vacations, census increases and vacancies.
Manages orientation and training of all new master social workers within the assigned area with the assistance of Clinical Educators, Regional MSW Manager, facility master social work and other disciplines. Provides communication and ongoing training required for existing facility social work to enhance clinical competencies and meet policies and procedures individually and/or through area meetings.
Attends and participates in regional, area, facility and team meetings as appropriate which may include quality team building and staff development and other meetings as appropriate. Collaborates with appropriate management staff as needed to achieve effective inter-disciplinary, intra-disciplinary and clinic relationships.
Monitors and audits Social Work Progress Notes, Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessments, Plans of Care, and other documentation to meet CMS Conditions for Coverage and FMS policies.
Ensures all master social workers within assign area have current licensure and maintain continuing education hours as specified by the Association Social Work Board and state licensure regulations where applicable. Maintains and improves knowledge and skills for a competent and innovative practice.
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.
SUPERVISION:
EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:
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.
As long as the job advertisement is displayed, you can apply quickly and easily.
Our nurses play a crucial role in patient care, leading treatments and supporting their patients’ journeys throughout chronicity and recovery. In fact, being a nurse in renal care means being able to take care of the same patients on a regular basis. This gives our staff the opportunity to see the results of their work and develop meaningful relationships that enrich their lives. Together with colleagues that share the same mission, our nurses employ their skills to make a difference in people’s lives – every day. At Fresenius Medical Care, we are committed to excellence, and support our staff in constantly acquiring all necessary competencies by offering continuous training. That’s how we became the world’s leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases.
Discover the benefits of working in dialysis at Fresenius Medical Care. From gaining professional value to the training and work-life balance benefits we offer, renal nursing is a rewarding career path.
We care about sharing information and experiences as this helps us learn from our mistakes and each other. We tackle challenges together by reaching out to colleagues both near and far. We communicate openly.
We challenge the status quo and show interest in what happens around us. We ask questions to clearly understand what needs to be done and take ownership of the results.
We live up to our own expectations, show respect and lead by example. We act with integrity and in line with our standards every day.
We make things better today than they were yesterday. We pitch ideas on how to improve and innovate.
Empowering people. Advancing care. Inspiring with our purpose and values.
Everything we do here is about making people’s lives better, simpler and longer. Our teams work cross-functionally to reproduce the complex function of kidneys with treatments that meet high quality standards, improve clinical outcomes, and are sustainable and compliant. Internally, we promote diversity and inclusion as key elements of a positive, supportive work environment. Our values support our mission to develop high quality products and services, to have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of patients, and to lead Fresenius Medical Care towards a successful, sustainable future.