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in Las Cruces, NM
House Calls Nurse Practitioner - Multiple Locations - Full-time / Part-time
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Las Cruces, NM Las Cruces, New Mexico |
About this job
- Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members. House Calls Assessment includes:
- Past medical history
- Review of systems
- Physical examination
- Medication review
- Depression screening
- Responsible for checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick, 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, medication, and compliance
- Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI)
Requirements
- Active un-encumbered license to practice nursing in the assigned state
- Nurse Practitioner Certification from either the ANCC/AANP
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and current auto insurance
- Family Practice, Adult, Gerontology
- Prescriptive Authority in the state of assignment
- Ability to spend at least 1hour with a member in their home, which may be in understaffed or remote areas, in the presence of pets, or members/family members that are tobacco users
- Ability to lift 30 pound bag in and out of car and up and down steps
- Ability to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations
- Ability to sit, stand and kneel as needed to perform physical assessment
- Minimum of one year clinical experience in their highest level of education OR experience as an Registered Nurse
- in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology a plus
- Home care or home visit experience
- Excellent administrative, organizational and verbal skills
- Follow established dress code
- Effective communication skills with seniors
- Computer literate and able navigate the internet
- Ability to work independently
- Detail oriented
- Dependable and reliable
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Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.
Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.
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UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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