Dialysis Social Worker MSW - Social Services - St. Vincent Medical Center
Dialysis Social Worker MSW - Social Services - St. Vincent Medical Center
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Job Description
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Day shift with weekend rotation. Primarily covers the dialysis unit and some acute care inpatient coverage. Total 72 hours divided between 40
hours one week and 32 hours the other week. Some Saturday hours required on a rotational basis. LSW and MSW required.
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Responsible for providing clinical supervision to peers BSW and students. Provide appropriate interventions and discharge planning services to patients and families. Facilitates a smooth transition for the patient throughout the continuum of care by accessing hospital community and governmental resources. pragmatic in approaching End of Life and ethical issues.
Essential Job Functions
Assesses constantly for best resource allocation with patient management activities both in hospital and community systems to advocate for cost containment without jeopardizing
patient quality efforts; Completes initial and ongoing assessment of the patient and familys response to the diagnosis living environment and discharge planning needs; Identifies and reports appropriate discharge barriers and avoidable days in order to promote the resolution process within the hospital or community systems; Provides assessment for the source and significance of social psychological environmental emotional and economic factors that may contribute to the health and response to treatment of both inpatients of all ages and documents appropriately in the medical record
Actively coordinates patient and family interventions with the attending physician patient family care managers and other staff; Develops treatment plan based on the assessment and mutually agreed upon goals with the patient family and physician; Develops a plan of intervention which is integrated with the interdisciplinary treatment team to establish continuum of care in congruence with ethical and legal considerations; Advocates mediates and negotiates a cohesive plan for maintaining or improving social supports and patient safety. Provides supervision for other social workers and students as appropriate
Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and actions in relation to the intended goals of the discharge plan; Revises intervention strategies and discharge plan as necessary; Identify barriers in service delivery systems and advocate for change; Evaluate patient outcomes and participate in process improvement. Follows leading standardized practices and processes related to Advance Care Planning. Supports and implements proactive practices to impact unnecessary LOS supports readmission prevention utilizing a predictive readmission risk tool (and qualitative data as well) and application of appropriate interventions supports denial prevention related to medical necessity through proactive progression of care and addressing/removing barriers (including tracking of avoidable days/delays).
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of care and efficiency; Maintain a positive working relationship with healthcare team and community agencies and services; Assist interdisciplinary team in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to illness; Functions as a liaison for the patient and the facility both internally and externally. Maintains networks for professional growth and awareness; Works collaboratively with the health care team to facilitate the plan of care for inpatients and outpatients as appropriate.
Assures chart documentation consistently meets the department and hospital standards for accountability and confidentiality; Recognizes legal responsibilities and identifies area of concern to 2 of 4
Risk Management and Legal Services; Maintains current knowledge and is familiar with federal and state regulatory guidelines institutional policies and payer source policies; Documents interventions timely
Advance Care Planning extends the compassionate ministry of Jesus and is integrated into the ministrys Ethical and Religious Directive and is our duty as proponents of selfdetermination and informed consent. The social worker examines advance care planning documents ensuring they are current and available to the healthcare team as part of the initial care management assessment for highrisk populations. Activates the advance care planning process as warranted and consults with other disciplines to assist as needed. Promotes the understanding and use of advance care planning with other members of the healthcare team and ensures goals of care are respected. Reviews and documents patient care goals and identify the patients designated decision maker. Collaborates with other facility resources/care team members to assist as needed with ACP process completion.
Attends appropriate clinical and professional organizations workshops and meetings Stays abreast of community resources available to facilitate safe patient transitions of care Remains current on clinical advancements related to primary patient population Proactively seeks to understand areas/roles outside of immediate area/role within department.
Employment Qualifications
Required Minimum Education: Graduate Degree (Masters)
Licensing/ Certification
Licensure/Certification Required: Licensed LSW in state facility is located
Licensure/Certification Preferred: Care Management Certification
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Years and Type of Experience:
1 Year experience in Acute Care setting
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
Casework principles including diagnosis assessment crisis intervention and treatment planning; techniques in individual and family supportive counseling; knowledge of community resources public assistance systems Medicare/Medicaid; accepted professional ethical and regulatory standards within the existing medical community and professional organizations. Ability to prioritize many simultaneous demands and tolerate frequent interruptions. Selfawareness professionalism and good judgement when addressing emotional and confidential
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Social Services St. VincentIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
