Outpatient Nurse Practitioner - New Orleans, LA
About The Position
UnitedHealthcare’s Primary Care Plus (PCPlus), a value-based care delivery organization, is seeking a certified Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, cost-effective, coordinated care and help improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. The position provides primary care, wellness assessments, and assessment and management of acute and chronic conditions. Care may be delivered in the clinic or, as needed, in patients’ homes. The practitioner may also cover other clinics within a commutable distance. The role includes patient education and counseling, quality improvement and health outcome monitoring, accurate coding and documentation, and participation in community events. The practitioner will collaborate with the marketing team to build the practice and expand its reach. UnitedHealthcare offers performance recognition and development opportunities for other roles. Compensation includes a competitive guaranteed salary and annual bonus; the stated compensation range for this specialty is $109,500–$164,000, with total cash compensation based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, productivity, and performance.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an advanced practice Nurse Education Program.
- Nurse Practitioner certification as an Adult, Geriatric, or Family NP.
- Current licensure through the Louisiana Board of Nurse Examiners, or ability to obtain licensure before employment.
- CPR certification.
- Valid DEA license, or ability to obtain one before employment.
- At least 1 year of post-graduate experience working as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Clinical knowledge necessary to make recommendations concerning clinical assessment, evaluation, and management of members.
- Computer literacy and experience with Electronic Medical Records.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Gerontology, Internal Medicine, and/or Family Medicine.
- Experience in a managed care and/or ambulatory environment.
- Urgent care experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary care, including ordering and evaluating diagnostic, screening, and laboratory tests, and managing minor acute illnesses.
- Conduct comprehensive wellness assessments in the clinic or in patients’ homes as needed.
- Assess, diagnose, and manage chronic conditions for the patient population.
- Identify deviations from normal and initiate and evaluate treatment for commonly occurring health problems within scope of practice.
- Prescribe medications as delegated in protocols or procedures and within licensed prescriptive authority.
- Provide individualized patient teaching and counseling.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and monitor patient health outcomes.
- Ensure appropriate coding and documentation of HEDIS, Quality STAR measures, and Risk Adjustment diagnoses.
- Participate in community events, including health fairs, speaking engagements, and educational lectures.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to build the practice and grow its business and reach in the community.
- Cover other clinics within a commutable distance when needed.
Benefits
- Competitive guaranteed salary with annual bonus.
- 36 days off annually, including PTO, CME, and holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- CME allowance.
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
- Retirement plans, including employer-funded contributions.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG stock).
- Clinician learning and development programs.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
