Description

Department:

37811 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pre Transplant: Kidney

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday, 8-5

Pay Range
$28.05 - $42.10

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Masters Degrees in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.Minimum of 3 years with relevant population.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Minimum: LCSW-A or 15 years in relevant field. Preferred: LCSW, Certified Clinical Transplant Social Worker (CCTSW)

REPORTS TO: Director of Transplant Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Completes thorough biopsychosocial evaluation on all recipient and donor candidates. These assessments are conducted, consistent with CMS guidelines, for patient population involved with Abdominal Organ Transplant (AOTP) and Advanced Heart Failure (AHF) programs, in order to achieve maximum adjustment and functioning relevant to Transplant/ LVAD.
2. Provides ongoing assessment, counseling, crisis intervention and education to support patients and their caregivers.
3. Participates in the development of a discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to expedite patient transition to the next level of care.
4. Participates in identifying financial barriers which may impede both Transplant and post-Transplant outcomes. Complete interventions to include: financial counseling, resource management and referrals to appropriate services to best meet the needs of the patient and the health care system.
5. Assesses patient and caregiver level of understanding regarding diagnosis and treatment. Determines ability to comply with medical recommendations. Provides recommendations/intervention to maximize compliance as needed.
6. Educates patients and caregivers regarding health care delivery systems including resources and limitations; places referrals as appropriate to achieve and maintain the goal of transplant.
7. Participates and collaborate in ongoing Quality Improvement Activities to include monthly QAPI meetings as well as in the development and implementation of all performance improvement initiatives.
8. Participate in community, disease specific activities as needed.
9. Initiates appropriate internal andexternal referrals specific to individual patient needs.
10. Provides clinical input to interdisciplinary team regarding treatment plan and listing of patient for transplant/LVAD.
11. Maintains and advances personal professional development consistent with the needs of the Abdominal Organ Transplant and Advanced Heart Failure programs via internal and external sources.
12. Conducts self in professional manner, upholding agency policies and standards as well as adhering to the Social Work Code of Ethics.
13. Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with internal and external health professionals to assist transplant patient's adjustment.
14. Supports the delivery of quality care and service to achieve clinical results as well as patient/customer satisfaction.
15. Documents in accordance with departmental reporting standards.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Establishes positive work relationships and works to reduce work place conflict. Embraces change in rapidly changing health care environment.
2. Must have knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnoses and chronic disease.
3. Strong communication skills are needed to interact with patients, patients' family members, consultants, residents, hospital personnel, community agencies, and other resources.
4. Candidates must have knowledge of mental illness, personality development and proficiency in appropriate types of treatment.
5. Demonstrates competence related to age and developmentally appropriate care.
6. Possesses knowledge and awareness of payer and reimbursement practices impacting the plan of care as well as federal, state and local resources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Possible exposure to infectious and contagious diseases

Exposure to sights and smells associated with medical treatments in progress

Moderate noise environment

High stress levels at times

Subject to many interruptions

Subject to irregular hours

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

0%

35%

65%

to

to

to

35%

65%

100%

N/A

Activity

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending

X

Reaching with arms

X

Finger and hand dexterity

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Seeing

Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:

X

20 lbs. maximum

X

50 lbs. maximum

X

100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Provides initial contact, assessment and ongoing treatment for transplant and LVAD population in the Abdominal Organ Transplant and Advanced Heart Failure programs. Works with a health team consisting of transplant surgeons, nephrologists, cardiologists, transplant coordinators, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, Pharmacists and business coordinator.