Annual Wellness Visit Nurse- LPN

Description

The Annual Wellness Visit nurse works in collaboration with the primary

care provider and all members of the health care team. Primary responsibilities include

identification of Medicare patients appropriate for Annual Wellness Visits (AWV) and execution

of guided processes to complete the AWV. May also assist clinic staff with completion of other

clinical tasks as needed. Assesses healthcare needs that require additional follow up by

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

patient advocate and assists in identification and improvement of 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.

Requirements

•  Ability to work independently and exercise clinical judgment in interactions with Physicians, 

payers, patients and their families.

•  Strong organizational and time management skills, as evidenced by a capacity to prioritize 

multiple tasks and role components.

•  Aware of scope of practice boundaries, comfortable seeking direction and assistance from 

appropriate resources.

•  Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Excellent 

negotiation skills.

•  Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.

•  Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all 

HIPAA regulations.

•  Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to 

meet patients and others needs while following office policies and procedures.

•  Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following organizational policies and 

procedures.

•  Delegating – Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate team 

members, peers or superiors.

•  Flexibility – Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.

•  Positivity – Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.

•  Project Management – Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.

•  Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.

•  Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Education and Experience:

•  Two years of nursing experience in primary care or community nursing required. 

Certification and Licensure:

•  Current Florida Licensed Practical Nurse licensure required

•  CPR Certification required