Nurse Practitioner

UnitedHealth Group • Houma, LA

225d • $104,500 - $156,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Peoples Health (PH), a UnitedHealthcare Company, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Nurse Practitioner holds primary responsibility to conduct clinical assessment(s) of PH members, documents and codes encounters in the authorized electronic medical record system(s), in an effort to improve our plan member's quality of life and to facilitate optimal health outcomes through cost-effective healthcare. The NP reports to the NP Manager.

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered license to practice nursing in the assigned state
• Active Nurse Practitioner Certification from either the ANCC, AANP or AACN as an Adult, Geriatric, Family or Acute Care NP
• Current BLS certification
• 1+ years of clinical experience in highest level of education
• Valid driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles with access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to member and/or patient sites within a designated area
• Active or the ability to obtain prescriptive authority post-hire in Louisiana
• Willing or ability to spend at least 1 hour with a member in their home, when applicable
• Willing or ability to lift a 30-pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology or Family Medicine
• Home care or home visit experience
• Experience and comfort with clinical documentation utilizing electronic medical record systems
• Computer literate and able to navigate the internet
• Proven solid administrative and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively with seniors and their families

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments in a variety of settings, such as member homes and clinics, on health plan members with emphasis on accurate and appropriate documentation
• Checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes monofilament test and foot exam (as appropriate)
• Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment
• Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment
• Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care
• Educate members on topics such as disease process, medications, and compliance
• Initiate appropriate referrals
• Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI)
• Work autonomously and accommodate extensive travel
• Comfortable working with geriatric individuals who may have diverse health conditions in both clinical and nonclinical environments

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree