NP/PA Advanced Practice Clinician | Las Vegas, NV

UnitedHealth Group•Las Vegas, NV

8d•$135,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NV is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Southwest Medical, part of Optum, is a multi-specialty group of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants at clinical locations including health care centers, urgent care clinics, convenient care centers and an outpatient surgery center. SMA offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. 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.

Requirements

Advanced Nurse Practitioner Certification in Primary Care, Geriatric, Adult or Physician Assistant certification, or ability to obtain
Active unrestricted APRN or PA-C license in Nevada, or ability to obtain
Ability to communicate with patients, primary care team members and management staff
Ability to make care decisions based on best medical practices without direct supervision or guidance by a physician
Basic technical proficiency in the use of computer programs for medical records or internet search for clinical practice
Advanced assessment and treatment plan implementation skills
Ability to complete clinical care lifting in a provider office environment
DEA License required, or ability to obtain

Nice To Haves

2+ yrs. experience preferred
Geriatric care experience
Knowledge of mental health issues
Familiarity with Medicare and ICD-10 coding
Strong acute care experience in a primary care clinic, urgent care, or retail clinic
Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis
Proficient in assessment and development of treatment plans
Ability to conceptualize the needs for the team or department and actualize plans for implementation
Ability to develop plans of action and gain team consensus towards common goals
A background in managed care

Responsibilities

Rapidly formulate a differential diagnosis from assessments conducted within the clinic setting
Develop and implement treatment plans for patients assigned within the primary care team
Develop and actualize plans for the primary care team as assigned
Provide guidance to nursing personnel towards treatment plans and care issues
Document treatment plans in the medical record
Collaborate with physician and documents physician guidance as needed
Coordinate care for patients
Exposure to patients with potential infectious disease