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Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

The Annual Wellness Visit nurse works in collaboration with the primary care team, all members of the care delivery and population health team. The AWV Nurse is responsible for identification of patients appropriate for Annual Wellness Visits and independently completing the visit. Their objective is to complete the Annual Wellness Visit in its entirety in a timely fashion; discuss health prevention; educate on related topics; refer to care coordination and be knowledgeable of community resources to support prevention of avoidable hospital readmissions and unnecessary emergency room visits.

• Follows AWV protocols and standing orders including completion of preventive services.
• Develops and shares knowledge of AWV eligibility and documentation requirements.
• Develops knowledge of Medicare preventative services and clinical guideline recommendations for those services.
• Addresses open quality gaps with patients and works collaboratively with patients towards closure of those gaps.
• Appropriately documents within the electronic record to satisfy closed quality gaps.
• Works collaboratively with clinical teams to accomplish AWV in an efficient manner for patient and team. This will include scheduling of the patients and filling open appointments to maintain AWV goals.
• Identify the need for patient education. Advise patients on their treatment plan.
• Refers appropriate patients to care coordination for improved outcomes
• Maintain treatment records/files for each patient
• Completes patient encounter form at the conclusion of each service performed
• Maintain patient confidentiality; comply with HIPAA and compliance guidelines
• Reports outstanding findings to provider immediately
• All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

• Required: Two (2) or more years clinical nursing experience with 1 year in an outpatient setting. Experience with Medicare Annual Wellness Visits as well EHR experience.

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

Essential:

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Delaware or compact licensure.

Essential:

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing

About Beebe Healthcare

Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services. Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy. With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services. Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes. Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology. Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.

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