What are the responsibilities and job description for the Population Health Nurse - LPN position at Opelousas General Health System?
The Population Health Nurse will promote effective partnerships between patients, families, nurses, physicians, other qualifies healthcare providers and clinical disciplines to coordinate care for patients with chronic disease and effectively manage care transitions to facilitate a "shared goal model". The Population Health Nurse will partner with the provider care team for successful preventative care visits to reduce the severity of chronic disease and avoidable acute illness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages the clinic's Medicare population
- Identifies eligibility
- Performs pre-assessment evaluation
- Completes and tracks annual wellness visits
- Follows up with preventative screening.
- Attends monthly ACO meetings and quarterly Steering Committee meetings.
- Provides effective clinical health coaching to assist the patients with self-management of their chronic disease and life-style changes to mitigate health risks.
Education: Vocational/Technical degree in Nursing required.
Certification/License: LPN and CPR required.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
The Carpenter Health Network -
Lafayette, LA
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
The Carpenter Health Network -
Opelousas, LA
Licensed Practical Nurse "LPN"
SWLA Center for Health Services -
LAFAYETTE, LA
