Nurse Practitioner - Westwego, LA

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• 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

• 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

• 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

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

United Health 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.

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