RN Wellness Visit Coord

Ochsner Health Opportunity

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job provides direct and indirect care to patients 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Required
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Required – 3 years of nursing experience

Preferred – Experience in home health or clinic setting

Required – Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed and demonstrate good judgement.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, assesses risk factors and patient needs, and consults with other health team members as required under the supervision of a NP and/or physician.
• Determines what preventive services the patient qualifies for utilizing the appropriate Medicare/Medicare Advantage portal tools. Educates the patient and family regarding these services and any available resources.
• Provides continuity by ensuring accurate appointment type set-up, prepping the paperwork for visit, and performing all aspects of the wellness visit per policy.
• Ensures the provider has information documented for correct and complete billing of services rendered after face-to-face portion of the encounter. May also assist provider with procedures as needed, both technical and manual, under the supervision of a NP and/or physician.
• Focuses on identifying and addressing chronic disease diagnoses, particularly Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC), to support effective risk management and ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety,…