RN-Annual Wellness Visit Nurse (67648) in Del City, OK

Department: Medical Support

Position: RN-Annual Wellness Visit Nurse

Employee Category: Non- exempt

Reporting Relationship: Chief of Population Health

Character Traits

Availability—Making my schedule and priorities secondary to the needs of those I serve.

Dependability—Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice.

Discretion—Recognizing and avoiding words, actions and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences.

Initiative—Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it.

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

The Annual Wellness Visit Nurse works in collaboration with the primary care providers and all members of the health care team. Primary responsibilities include identification of Medicare patients appropriate for annual wellness visits and execution of guided processes to complete the annual wellness visits. The Annual Wellness Visit Nurse must be knowledgeable of community resources and assists patients in connecting with those resources, serves as patient advocate, and assists in identification and improvement of service delivery. This position requires expertise in the nursing process and using critical thinking skills to plan and coordinate care. Responsible and accountable for direct and indirect patient care for designated patient populations.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities
• Reviews clinic schedules and reports to identify patients appropriate and due for Medicare annual wellness visits.
• Works collaboratively with clinical teams to accomplish annual wellness visits in an efficient manner for patient and team.
• Builds positive, open communication between patients, caregivers, providers and staff, and works as a team member to enhance the patient experience.
• Follows annual wellness visit protocols and standing orders including completion of preventive services that may result from the annual wellness visit.
• Acts as patient advocate.
• Develops and shares knowledge of annual wellness visit eligibility and documentation requirements.
• Develops knowledge of Medicare preventive services and clinical guideline recommendations for those services.
• Addresses open quality gaps with patients and works collaboratively with patient towards closure of those gaps.
• Documents within the electronic medical record to satisfy closed quality gaps.
• Reviews and adheres to all Medicare guidelines regarding the performance of Annual Wellness Visits.
• Performs periodic chart audits to ensure visit quality.
• Follows universal precautions and all safety regulations; uses proper PPE as task on hand requires.
• Follows HIPAA guidelines and Variety Care policies and procedures as they relate to privacy and confidentiality of patients and staff.
• Serves as a professional role model for all staff.
• Assists with medical emergencies when in clinic, including Code Yellow and Code Blue. Conducts staff training related to emergency situations. Assists with emergency protocol development and drills.
• Supports Variety Care’s accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. Provide leadership and work with all staff to achieve the goals of the “Quintuple Aim” of healthcare reform—to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, decrease healthcare costs, improve clinician well-being and achieve health equity. Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment. Must be a leader in the department and community. A result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge:
• Current RN license in the state of Oklahoma.
• 2 or more years of previous experience in a hospital or outpatient clinic setting.
• Current BLS-HCP certification.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Strong oral and written communication and computer skills.

Preferred Requirements, Special Skills Or Knowledge
• BSN degree preferred. ADN degree considered.
• Healthcare management experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Essential Functions
• Able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Able to assist patients getting onto and off of exam tables.