Primary Care Nurse Practitioner- Hammond, LA
UnitedHealthcare · Hammond, LA · 2 mo ago
Healthcare$110k–$164k/yrFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide primary care, including ordering and evaluating diagnostic/screening/laboratory tests, and management of minor acute illnesses
- Congduct 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
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Valid DEA license or the ability to obtain prior to employment
- 2+ years of post-graduate experience working as a Nurse Practitioner
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge necessary to make recommendations concerning the clinical assessment, evaluation and management of members
- Computer literate and experience with electronic medical records
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Gerontology, Internal Medicine, and/or Family Medicine
- Experience in a managed care and/or ambulatory environment
- Urgent care experience
Compensation & 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
- Retail plans including employer-funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG stock)
- Clinician learning and development programs