RN Medicare Wellness

Company: ALEGENT CREIGHTON CLINIC
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Overview: *Medicare Wellness Nurse (RN, Clinic Nurse)* *Location*
: West Broadway Family Practice Clinic, Council Bluffs IA *Hours*
: M-F, 8a - 5p Responsibilities *Job Summary / Job Purpose* The CHI Medicare Wellness Nurse will play an important role as part of the clinic team by engaging our Medicare patients in their Annual Wellness Visit. This is an exciting position to engage our patients by providing screening, education and brief intervention to help them stay as healthy as possible. This position will partner with the patient to create a custom 5-10 year preventative screening plan, set goals, and have the privilege of spending time getting to know the patient, their risk factors and needs. *Key Responsibilities* * Perform general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures. * Obtain patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality. * Obtain and document health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition. * Provide patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations. * Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitor and document treatment progress and patient response. Refer to/consult with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns. * Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
* Document patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
* Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes. * Track quality assurance data and monitor for acute and chronic care management.
* May act as team lead for other nursing staff.
* Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications *Job Requirements / Qualifications* Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):
* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. * Current/valid Registered Nurse license from the state licensing board required. * Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) required. Experience (required and preferred):
* 1 year related experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting required. *Skills & Experience*
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