Job Description & Responsibilities:
The Annual Wellness Visit nurse works in collaboration with the primary care provider and all health care team members. Primary responsibilities include the identification of Medicare patients appropriate for Annual Wellness Visits (AWV) and the execution of guided processes to complete the AWV. May also help clinic staff with completing other clinical tasks as needed. Assesses healthcare needs that require additional follow-up by the primary care provider and assists patients in scheduling appropriate follow-up. Knowledgeable of community resources and assists patients in connecting with those resources. Serves as a patient advocate and assists in identifying and improving service delivery. This position requires expertise in the nursing process, using critical thinking skills to plan and coordinate care. Responsible and accountable for direct and indirect patient care for designated patient populations. The AWV nurse is expected to see at least 8 patients per 8-hour day. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of Phoebe. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All activities must comply with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA, and other regulations, as appropriate.
Qualifications
Vocational / Technical Degree in Graduate of an accredited school of Practical Nursing. (Required 2 year / Associate Degree (Preferred)
Contact:
Employer: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Location: Albany, GA
Link: https://careers.phoebehealth.com/Search/JobDetails/annual-wellness-nurse-lpn---lee-county-primary-care/05c5f776-0183-458c-96c9-f299a9454d33