CIPP House Calls Nurse Practitioner, Honolulu, HI at Honolulu

Description:

Nurse Practitioner - Hawaii

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Care Improvement Plus Practitioners is now a part of UnitedHealth Care Medicare & Retirement.UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.

Imagine joining a group of professionals and clinicians who are working to improve health care for people over 50. Consider the influence you can have on the quality of care for millions of people. Now, enhance that success with enthusiasm you can really feel.

Thats how it is at UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement. Every day, were collaborating to improve the health and well being of the fastest growing segment of our nations population. And were doing it with an intense amount of dedication.
Here, you will discover a culture that grows through challenge. That evolves by being flexible. That succeeds by staying true to our mission to make health care work effectively and efficiently for seniors. Put your best to work for us, and discover extraordinary opportunities for growth.
Must be available to work a minimum of 12 hours per week - YOU create your own schedule!

Position Summary:CIPP House Calls Nurse Practitioners conduct in-home health assessments on enrolled Medicare Advantage members. Our CIPP House Calls Nurse Practitioners complete visits on members within a geographic area of responsibility. The nature of the House Calls visit can vary and could include performing an annual health assessment, a post discharge visit, or visiting more complex members more than once per year.

This position will require travel one week per month to various islands as needed to perform the home assessments.

General Responsibilities:

Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members. Average visit is 45-60 minutes in length. 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 members PCP of potential gaps in care.

Identify needs and opportunities to generate clinical referrals to Care Improvement Plus and / or the primary care physician.

Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance.

Compliance with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI).

Qualifications:

Qualifications

NP (license and national certification( ANCC or AANP, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP license in state of assignment) active, unencumbered licensure free from any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice
Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting preferred.
Family, Geriatrics, or Adult certification required
Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology a plus.
Ability to obtain reliable transportation in order to complete home visit assessments
Knowledgeable in regards to standard of care of common chronic health conditions as well as health promotion and prevention guidelines.
Excellent administrative, organizational and verbal skills are required.
Strong communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population.
Ability to navigate on the internet and work with personal computer.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.
Already Fortune 25, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, were doing a lot of good.

Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, were building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now were 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.

Job Keywords: Nurse Practitioner, NP, house calls, home assessments, Honolulu, HI, Hawaii

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

Country: USA, State: Hawaii, City: Honolulu, Company: UnitedHealth Group.