*** Nurse Practitioner - Kane County

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health."A person's world is only as big as their heart."Tanya A. Moore  Bring us your Geriatrics expertise! As a Nurse Practitioner, you have a wealth of knowledge and experience. Now it’s time to open your world--and heart--to even greater, richer experiences with Evercare, a UnitedHealth Group company.  We’re the largest single care coordination program for aging, vulnerable and chronically ill individuals in the nation. Our Nurse Practitioners are personally involved in the care of their patients. That means the whole patient--family, body, mind and spirit. It’s this philosophy that has made Evercare a respected name in eldercare and a trusted name as an employer.  We are searching for a talented Nurse Practitioner to join our Chicago-area team in this satisfying field-based role. The chosen candidate will provide direct care for nursing home residents while enjoying independence and small case loads, allowing you the opportunity to build strong relationships with your patients. We are proud to offer excellent benefits, flexibility and the support of a nationwide industry leader, so don't wait to make a healthy career change... apply today. Key responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner include:  Providing care for patients in long-term care facilities in Kane County Working closely with patient's families and primary physicians to coordinate care and ensure patients' needs are met Working with the facility to enhance staff education Assisting the sales team with maintaining a positive company image Providing leads to account executivesThe chosen candidate will possess: A Master’s degree in Nursing National Nurse Practitioner certification Recent experience as a Nurse Practitioner (within the last year) Proficiency with MS OfficeHighly valued assets include: Geriatric experience in a long-term care setting Prior work in a nursing home or in long-term care Adult, family or geriatric certification(s) Managed care experience Nurse management experienceUnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.  To apply, please click the "apply" button or contact Mina Kouklan by phone at (877) 835-3156 ext. 2596, or by fax at (877) 464-3239. Please also visit www.theheartofcaring.com for more information about Evercare. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. Keywords: Nurse Practitioner direct care long term care Evercare Care Coordination Program Enhancement direct care MSN Master's degree National Certification Geriatric Nursing Home Long Term Care Adult, Family or Geriatric certification, Nursing manager Managed Care Experience MS Office Master's in Nursing NP in geriatrics