Nephrology social worker vs hospice social worker

Differences between nephrology social worker and hospice social worker duties and responsibilities

Nephrology social worker example responsibilities.

• Direct patients and their families to appropriate community agencies and resources for financial assistance, counseling and rehabilitation.
• Work closely with financial coordinator to ensure patients have insurance coverage and access to medications.
• Provide individual and group counseling for patients struggling with ESRD diagnosis.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, plans of care, and CMS regulate documentation.
• Assist & work together with medical team to facilitate interdisciplinary approach.
• Participate on interdisciplinary team for case management and monthly quality assurance meetings.
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Hospice social worker example responsibilities.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide necessary referrals and counseling to achieve establish patient goals.
• Provide support, education and compassion to patients and family members.
• Assist patients and families with obtaining necessary insurances such as Medicaid, etc.
• Provide advocacy and support services to terminally ill patients, families and/or significant others to maximize benefits and limit out-of-pocket expenses.
• Work as lead MSW on all pediatric hospice cases.
• Work with other members of the IDT to track and document changes to the patient's status, coping, etc.
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