Nurse Practitioner Home and Clinic - Shreveport, LA

UnitedHealth Group•Shreveport, LA

89d•$109,500 - $164,000

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner conducts clinical assessments of health plan members in a variety of settings, including member homes and clinics. The role includes documenting and coding encounters in authorized electronic medical record systems to support members’ quality of life and optimal health outcomes through cost-effective care. The Nurse Practitioner reports to the NP Manager. The position involves working autonomously and accommodating extensive travel for in-home visits. The Nurse Practitioner should be comfortable working with geriatric individuals with diverse health conditions in clinical and nonclinical environments. Home visits may involve remote locations, pets, tobacco users, and varying dwelling conditions. The role also requires compliance with HIPAA and the protection of protected health information.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered nursing license in the assigned state.
At least 1 year of clinical experience at the highest level of education.
Active Nurse Practitioner certification from ANCC, AANP, or AACN as an Adult, Geriatric, Family, or Acute Care NP.
Active prescriptive authority in Louisiana, or ability to obtain it after hire.
Willingness or ability to spend at least 1 hour with a member in their home when applicable, including visits to remote areas and environments with pets or tobacco users.
Willingness or ability to move a 30-pound bag in and out of a car and navigate stairs and varied dwelling conditions and configurations.
Current BLS certification, or ability to obtain it before employment.
Valid driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles and access to reliable transportation for travel to member or patient sites within a designated area.
Ability to work autonomously and accommodate extensive travel.
Comfort working with geriatric individuals with diverse health conditions in clinical and nonclinical environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, or Family Medicine.
Experience and comfort with clinical documentation using electronic medical record systems.
Home care or home visit experience.
Computer literacy and ability to navigate the internet.
Solid administrative and organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with seniors and their families.

Responsibilities

Conduct clinical assessments of health plan members in homes, clinics, and other settings, with accurate and appropriate documentation.
Check vital signs and conduct physical examinations, including monofilament testing and foot exams when appropriate.
Identify diagnoses for care management and active medical management to support treatment.
Use clinical knowledge, judgment, and assessment findings to formulate lists of current and past medical conditions.
Communicate assessment findings to inform primary care providers of potential gaps in care.
Educate members about disease processes, medications, and compliance.
Initiate appropriate referrals.
Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain the security of protected health information.
Accommodate extensive travel and conduct in-home visits as needed.