Primary Care Nurse Practitioner- Monroe, LA

Primary 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

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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Gerontology, Internal Medicine, and/or Family Medicine
• Experience in a managed care and/or ambulatory environment
• Urgent care experience