RN Wellness Visit Coord

Ochsner Health•Decatur, MS

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care during wellness visits, addressing psychosocial, physical, and preventive health needs. Communicates with patients, families, and the care team to coordinate services before the provider’s face-to-face visit. Follows regulatory guidelines and clinic policies under the supervision of a nurse practitioner or physician. The role supports continuity and quality of wellness visits by assessing patient needs and risks, identifying preventive services and chronic disease diagnoses, preparing visit documentation, and helping ensure accurate billing. The position requires maintaining confidentiality, adapting communication to individual patient populations, and complying with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. Duties may change and are not limited to those listed.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Three years of nursing experience.
Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Good organizational and time-management skills; ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgment.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a home health or clinic setting.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, assess risk factors and patient needs, and consult with other health team members as required under the supervision of a nurse practitioner and/or physician.
Use appropriate Medicare and Medicare Advantage portal tools to determine preventive services for which patients qualify, and educate patients and families about those services and available resources.
Ensure continuity by setting up the correct appointment type, preparing visit paperwork, and performing all aspects of the wellness visit according to policy.
Ensure the provider has documentation needed for correct and complete billing of services rendered after the face-to-face portion of the encounter.
Assist the provider with technical and manual procedures as needed under the supervision of a nurse practitioner and/or physician.
Identify and address chronic disease diagnoses, particularly Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC), to support risk management and comprehensive patient care.
Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory agency requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.