Sunrise Market Advanced Practice Clinician | Las Vegas, NV

$15,000 - $15,000/Yr

UnitedHealth Group - Las Vegas, NV

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Las Vegas, NV

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Optum NV is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. This role is integral to the Optum Care Delivery team, focusing on improving healthcare delivery through collaboration and innovative practice ideas. The clinician will work in a supportive environment with access to clinical resources and data, aiming to enhance patient care and community health.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly formulate a differential diagnosis from assessments conducted within the clinic setting
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients assigned within the primary care team
• Develop and actualize plans for the primary care team as assigned
• Provide guidance to nursing personnel towards treatment plans and care issues
• Document treatment plans in the medical record
• Collaborate with physician and document physician guidance as needed
• Coordinate care for patients
• Exposure to patients with potential infectious disease

Requirements

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner Certification in Primary Care, Geriatric, Adult or Physician Assistant certification, or ability to obtain
• Active unrestricted APRN or PA-C license in Nevada, or ability to obtain
• Ability to communicate with patients, primary care team members and management staff
• Ability to make care decisions based on best medical practices without direct supervision or guidance by a physician
• Basic technical proficiency in the use of computer programs for medical records or internet search for clinical practice
• Advanced assessment and treatment plan implementation skills
• Ability to complete clinical care lifting in a provider office environment
• DEA License required, or ability to obtain

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ yrs. experience preferred
• Geriatric care experience
• Knowledge of mental health issues
• Familiarity with Medicare and ICD-10 coding
• Strong acute care experience in a primary care clinic, urgent care, or retail clinic
• Ability to formulate a differential diagnosis
• Proficient in assessment and development of treatment plans
• Ability to conceptualize the needs for the team or department and actualize plans for implementation
• Ability to develop plans of action and gain team consensus towards common goals
• A background in managed care

Benefits

• Attractive base salary
• $15,000 sign on bonus
• Bonus plan
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Professional liability insurance
• Matching 401K
• Relocation costs
• 160 hours of PTO
• One week paid CME with $2500 allowance
• Nine paid holidays