Primary Care Nurse Practitioner- Monroe, LA
About The Position
At UnitedHealthcare, 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 optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together Primary Care Plus (PCPlus), a value-based care delivery organization, is seeking a certified Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team. Our mission is to provide a path of well-being for our patients through high-quality, cost-effective, and coordinated care that delivers superior outcomes and satisfaction. 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
- Successful completion of an advanced practice Nurse Education Program
- Nurse Practitioner Certification as Adult, Geriatric, or Family NP
- Current Licensure through the Louisiana Board of Nurse Examiners or the ability to obtain licensure prior to employment
- CPR certification
- 2+ years of post-graduate experience working as a Nurse Practitioner
- Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain prior to employment
- Clinical knowledge necessary to make recommendations concerning the clinical assessment, evaluation and management of members
- Computer literate 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/laboratory tests, and management of minor acute illnesses
- Conduct comprehensive wellness assessments on members either in the clinic or patients’ home as needed
- Assess diagnose and manage chronic conditions for patient population
- Identify deviations from normal, initiates and evaluates treatment for patients with commonly occurring health problems within their scope of practice
- Prescribe medications as delegated in the protocols and/or procedures within licensed prescriptive authority
- Provide individualized patient teaching and counseling
- Participate in quality improvement activities and monitoring of health outcomes for patients
- Ensure coding and documentation of HEDIS, Quality STAR measures and Risk Adjustment diagnoses as appropriate
- Participate in community events including health fairs, speaking engagements, and educational lectures
- Collaborate with our marketing team to build the practice and help to grow our business and reach within our communities
Benefits
- Competitive guaranteed salary with annual bonus
- 36 days off annually (PTO, CME, and holidays)
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, CME allowance
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Retirement plans including employer-funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG stock)
- Clinician learning and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
