Job Description

Location: Harrington Primary Care

Status: Full Time 80 Hours

Shift: Days

SALARY RANGE: 24.36 - 37.60HOURLY

General Summary:

The Annual Wellness Visit nurse works in collaboration with the primary care provider and all members of the health team and population health team. The Annual Wellness Visit Nurse is responsible for direct patient care to include identification of patients appropriate for Annual Wellness Visits and independently completing the visit. Their objective is to complete the Annual Wellness Visit in its entirety in a timely fashion; discuss health prevention; educate on related topics; and be knowledgeable of community resources.

Responsibilities:

1. Follows AWV protocols and standing orders including completion of preventive services.
2. Develop and shares knowledge of AWV eligibility and documentation requirements.
3. Develop knowledge of Medicare preventative services and clinical guideline recommendations for those services.
4. Addresses open quality gaps with patients and works collaboratively with patients towards closure of those gaps.
5. Appropriately documents within the electronic record to satisfy closed quality gaps.
6. Works collaboratively with clinical teams to accomplish AWV in an efficient manner for patient and team. This will include scheduling of the patients and filling open appointments to maintain departmental goals.
7. Prepare injections as required and according to treatment plans designed by the physician.
8. Identify the need for patient education. Advise patients on their treatment plan.
9. Maintain treatment records/files for each patient Complete patient encounter form at the conclusion of each service performed
10. Maintain patient confidentiality; comply with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established for the practice
11. Reports outstanding findings to provider immediately.
12. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

Education: High School Diploma or GED; Certificate Program Licensed Practical Nurse

Credential(s): Licensed Practical Nurse; Basic Life Support

Experience: Required: 2 or more years clinical nursing experience with 1 year in an outpatient setting.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

Education:
Credential(s):
Experience: Preferred: Experience with Medicare Annual Wellness Visits.

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Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Shift work,

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