UnitedHealth Group·Monroe, Louisiana
include providing primary care services such as ordering and evaluating tests, managing acute illnesses, and conducting comprehensive wellness assessments for members either in the clinic or at the patient's home. The role also involves assessing, diagnosing, and managing chronic conditions while prescribing medications within scope and participating in quality improvement activities.
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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.
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 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 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.
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
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 to $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.
Candidates must have successfully completed an advanced practice Nurse Education Program and hold Nurse Practitioner Certification as Adult, Geriatric, or Family NP, along with current Louisiana licensure or eligibility. A minimum of two years of post-graduate experience as a Nurse Practitioner and a valid DEA license or eligibility are also required.
Market context
Primary care Nurse Practitioner roles in Louisiana are often competitive because employers look for clinicians who can manage broad outpatient needs, work independently, and meet state licensure and certification requirements. For this Monroe position, the key qualifications are an advanced practice nursing education, Adult/Geriatric/Family NP certification, current Louisiana licensure or eligibility, and at least two years of post-graduate NP experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification, licensure status, and primary care experience before applying.
