Medicare Annual Wellness Nurse (RN/LPN) at West Wichita Family Physicians, PA

Wichita, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Care Coordination, Chronic Disease Management, Preventive Care, Cognitive Screening, Fall Risk Assessment, Patient Education, Electronic Medical Records, Geriatric Care, Population Health, Interpersonal Communication, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Nurse (RN/LPN) West Wichita Family Physicians, P.A. (WWFP) Location: Wichita, KS 67212 West Wichita Family Physicians is seeking a compassionate, organized, and self-motivated Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Team-Based Care Department as a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Nurse. This unique position focuses on improving the health and well-being of our aging patient population through comprehensive Medicare Annual Wellness Visits. The successful candidate will play a key role in preventive care, chronic disease management, patient education, and care coordination while working closely with physicians and the healthcare team. Annual Wellness Visits are conducted in the clinic or virtually, providing a comprehensive assessment of each patient's overall health status, preventive care needs, cognitive health, safety risks, and future healthcare planning. Information gathered during these visits is communicated to the patient's primary care physician and used to develop personalized care plans. This position is responsible for helping achieve patient care and quality goals associated with Medicare Annual Wellness Visits and is an integral part of our primary care team. Essential Responsibilities * Conduct Medicare Annual Wellness Visits in-office or virtually. * Complete comprehensive health assessments, including preventive care reviews, cognitive screenings, fall risk assessments, and environmental safety evaluations. * Identify gaps in preventive care and recommend appropriate screenings, vaccinations, and follow-up services. * Educate patients regarding preventive health measures, chronic disease management, and healthy lifestyle choices. * Collaborate with physicians and care team members to communicate assessment findings and recommendations. * Coordinate follow-up care and referrals as needed based on patient needs identified during wellness visits. * Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record. * Track and manage assigned patient populations to ensure completion of annual wellness visits and quality measures. * Assist in achieving departmental quality and performance goals. * Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to all clinic policies and regulatory requirements. Qualifications Required * Current Kansas RN or LPN license in good standing. * Strong computer and electronic medical record skills. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with physicians and staff. Preferred * Experience in primary care, family medicine, geriatrics, care management, population health, or preventive care. * Experience conducting patient assessments and care coordination activities. * Knowledge of Medicare Annual Wellness Visit requirements and quality measures. Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be: * Able to function independently and manage their schedule effectively. * Reliable and accountable. * Highly organized and detail-oriented. * A natural leader and patient advocate. * Computer savvy and comfortable learning new technology. * An effective communicator with physicians, nursing staff, patients, and caregivers. * Passionate about serving the geriatric population. * Motivated to improve patient outcomes through preventive care and proactive health management. Physical Requirements * Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching. * Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. * Ability to perform duties in clinical environment. Why Join WWFP? * Established and respected physician-owned primary care practice. * Supportive team-based care environment. * Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient health and quality of life. * Combination of office, virtual, and community-based patient care. * Competitive compensation and benefits package. * Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends. Join our team and help patients stay healthier, longer through proactive preventive care and personalized wellness planning. West Wichita Family Physicians is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer who believes in the principle and practice of equal employment opportunity. It is our intent that all management actions, such as recruiting, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, terminations and WWFP sponsored training and related activities be administered without regard to race, religion, age, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status or any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Company is a drug-free workplace, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive Medicare Annual Wellness Visits both in-office and virtually to assess health status and preventive care needs. Collaborate with physicians to develop personalized care plans and coordinate necessary follow-up services for the geriatric population.