Annual Wellness Visit Nurse - Corvallis, OR
Company: Optum
Location: Halsey
Posted on: February 4, 2025
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Job Description:
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The Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) Nurse works collaboratively with
the primary care provider, care coordination team, and all members
of the healthcare team. AWV Nurse works to identify Medicare
patients who are eligible for an AWV and executes a guided process
to complete the AWV under the direct supervision of the patient's
primary care provider. May also assist Quality Department and Care
Coordination Team with completion of other tasks as needed. This
position requires a candidate who can effectively work with a
diverse group of patients and stakeholders within the healthcare
setting.
Primary Responsibilities:
Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic
that is consistent with the content outlined in the Service and
Behavioral Standards Handbook. -To this end, employee will be
expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles
contained within
Engage and empower patients to participate in the preventative care
approach
Identify when patients are eligible for AWV that are on the
schedule and AWV gap lists
Work collaboratively with clinical teams to accomplish AWV in an
efficient manner for the patient and care team
Follow AWV protocols and standing orders including completion of
preventative services that may result from AWV
Develop and share knowledge of AWV eligibility and documentation
requirements
Address open quality gaps with patients and work collaboratively
with patients toward the education of these gaps and closure of
them
Appropriately document within the electronic medical record (EMR).
Support maintaining accurate and up to date information in the
(EMR) by gathering consult notes, diagnoses list, and medication
lists.
Utilize appropriate protocols and standing orders in delivering
patient care
Participate in regular team meetings, huddles, staff meetings, and
quality improvement projects to improve patient care delivery
Consult with clinical staff and ancillary department staff to
reduce barriers to the efficient delivery of care. Identify service
delivery problems and potential for effective patient management
intervention
Maintain clinical competencies for role
May assist with other clinical duties in the Quality Department and
Care Coordination team, as needed
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.Required
Qualifications:
Current Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse
required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to
complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire required. -
Proficient user of computer: Microsoft programs and Electronic
Medical Records -
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the following preferred: -Nursing experience in
primary care, community nursing, critical care, or home health
Maintain patient, team member, and employer confidentiality -
comply with all HIPAA regulations
Understanding and appreciation of Social Determinants of Health
(SDoH) and Preventative Medicine
Proven awareness of scope of practice boundaries, comfortable
seeking direction and assistance from appropriate resources
Proven ability to work independently and exercise clinical judgment
in interactions with providers, patients, and their support
person(s)
Proven solid organizational and time management skills, evidenced
by a capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
Demonstrated initiative, ability to work with others in an engaging
manner, and good professional judgment
Proven solid team player with passion for interdepartmental
collaboration
Proven to display a positive attitude and act as a positive agent
for change
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual -orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment.
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