Wellness Nurse

Bassett Healthcare Network • Herkimer, NY

285d • $84,409 - $126,614

About The Position

The best thing about this role Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Requirements

• 2 Year/Associate Degree In Nursing, required or Vocational/Technical Diploma Professional Nursing Program, required.
• 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experiences as an RN with experience working in a multi-disciplinary team, required.
• Current NYS licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse, required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification, required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with EPIC or other electronic medical record, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for a full range of services related to promotion of preventive and wellness plans, illness prevention, and chronic condition management of the patient population.
• Complete screenings, comprehensive nursing assessments, close care gaps, and provide extensive patient education.
• Perform the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit for Medicare Part B beneficiaries under the direct supervision of an onsite physician.
• Develop an individualized plan of care with the patient focused on prevention and wellness goals.
• Identify patient risk factors and collaborate with or refer to primary care clinicians and other practitioners.
• Coordinate outreach and scheduling activities including verifying eligibility for Medicare Annual Wellness services.
• Conduct Pre-Visit Planning activities to plan for efficient/effective patient visit.
• Perform all aspects of Medicare Annual Wellness visits including screenings, assessments and plan of care.
• Promote wellness and illness prevention using clinical nursing knowledge.
• Educate patients regarding lifestyle modifications, wellness promotion, illness prevention and chronic disease management.
• Develop written, individualized prevention plan for each patient.
• Educate patients regarding advance care planning and additional community resources.
• Collaborate with physicians and other care team members to ensure patient receives referrals and follow up care.
• Ensure patients are scheduled for recommended services with input from PCP.
• Maintain relevant nursing knowledge of evidence-based strategies related to health promotion.
• Ensure proper documentation in the EHR including closing data and care gaps.
• Perform nursing functions including vital signs, immunizations, and collecting laboratory specimens.
• Participate in the planning, validation, and monitoring of regional KPI's related to Medicare Annual Wellness Visit activities.
• Maintain professional relationships with all internal and external colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retirement benefits including an employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Associate degree