Nurse Practitioner Home & Clinic - Shreveport, LA

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 equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Nurse Practitioner holds

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments in a variety of settings, such as member homes and clinics, on health plan members with emphasis on accurate and appropriate documentation
• Checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes monofilament test and foot exam (as appropriate)
• Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment
• Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment
• Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform the PCP of potential gaps in care
• Educate members on topics such as disease process, medications, and compliance
• Initiate appropriate referrals
• Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI)
• Since all jobs may involve in-home visits, the ability to work autonomously and accommodate extensive travel will be required. You should also be comfortable working with geriatric individuals who may have diverse health conditions in both clinical and nonclinical environments

Required Qualifications:

• Active, unencumbered license to practice nursing in the assigned state
• Active Nurse Practitioner Certification from either the ANCC, AANP or AACN as an Adult, Geriatric, Family or Acute Care NP
• Active or the ability to obtain prescriptive authority post-hire in Louisiana
• 1+ years of clinical experience in highest level of education
• Willing or ability to spend at least 1 hour with a member in their home, when applicable, which may include visits to remote areas and environments with pets or individuals who are tobacco users. The work environment may also involve moderate risks or discomforts that necessitate the use of special safety precautions
• Willing or ability to lift a 30-pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations
• Current BLS certification
• Valid driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles with access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to member and/or patient sites within a designated area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology or Family Medicine
• Experience and comfort with clinical documentation utilizing electronic medical record systems
• Home care or home visit experience
• Computer literate and able to navigate the internet
• Proven solid administrative and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively with seniors and their families

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.