Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Westwego, LA

$109,500 - $164,000 / year

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.

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 patien
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

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
Retirement plans including employer-funded contributions and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (UHG stock)
Clinician learning and development programs

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.

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of an advanced practice Nurse Education Program
Current Licensure through the Louisiana Board of Nurse Examiners or the ability to obtain licensure prior to employment
Nurse Practitioner Certification as Adult, Geriatric, or Family NP
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 literacy 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 for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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