West Community Center - Team Lead Nurse Practitioner - Las Vegas, NV

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: North Las Vegas
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Optum Care Community Center of Nevada -is seeking a -Lead Advanced Practice Clinician -to join our team in beautiful Las Vegas! At Optum, we are -transforming healthcare nationally while providing Physician-led care locally.

Position Highlights

Complete Medicare yearly wellness exams for seniors and provide some primary care.
Clinic hours and locations are variable: Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm vs. 8am-5pm
Minimal call time
Dedicated administrative time.


What makes an Optum organization different?

Practice at the peak of their license
We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can't do it alone - this is the foundation of the team-based care model.
The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation.
We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations.


Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, United Health stock options
Continuing Medical Education allowance with time off
Robust Relocation program - - -
Professional Liability Insurance
Excellent PTO package
Generous retirement program including employer funded contributions (401K)

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Leadership Responsibilities
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Acts as the APC liaison to the Adult Medicine leadership team, championing views and concerns of OC3; promotes a collaborative relationship between adult medicine, specialty providers, and OC3. -
Participates in developing and implementing programs to increase visit volume at OC3.
Participates in developing and implementing organization specific initiatives around coding, documentation, STAR, HEDIS, and PCMH.
Participates in weekly and monthly meetings with operations leadership and regional director to decide on strategy for the NV market.
Monitor daily and monthly reports for in clinic, home, and mobile unit visits.
Shift resources to cover the sick call/call out schedules.
Create and provide back up for the overtime schedules.
Monitor provider engagement and patient satisfaction.
Do chart audits for HEDIS/STAR gap closure and coding documentation.
Participates in various committees as assigned.
Track glidepaths and assist to shift resources.
Set MAP goals and complete common reviews.
Hiring and training new providers.
Promotes the organizational culture. -
Personnel management

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Clinician Responsibilities
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Provides diagnosis, treatment, therapy, and management of patients according to current standards of care utilizing best practices recommendation.
Utilizes evidence-based care processes for cost-effective and efficient use of lab, radiology, and extended service providers.
Collaborates with the patient's primary care provider and provides direction and advice to other OC3 providers on any complex issues or cases.
Provide guidance to nursing personal on treatment plans and care coordination.
Maintains knowledge of, and teach such to other OC3 providers, STAR, HEDIS, and medical coding and diagnosis requirements.
Required Qualifications:

Current NP/ PA license in the state of Nevada or ability to attain.
Board Certified or in the process of obtaining certification.
Greater than 3 years of experience in providing Medicare yearly exams under a Global Risk/Medicare Advantage Model
Mastery of coding and documentation with ability to teach to others.
Experience with training and/or personnel management.


Preferred Qualifications:

Fluency in EMR systems & technology


Nevada -Residents Only: The salary range for Nevada -residents is $110,040 to $139,000. -Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. -



Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. -


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

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