*** Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric direct care, Bronx

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  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.Excellent perks, great hours and lots of autonomy.Stop your search here.  We're searching for a talented NP like you to join us in this immensely satisfying role. Providing hands-on direct care to geriatric members in long-term care facilities in the Bronx, you would enjoy a high degree of independence coupled with the support of a nationwide industry leader. Our philosophy allows the chance to develop relationships with the same patients in an ongoing capacity, and as we continue to expand, you'll have all of the resources you need for a long-lasting, rewarding career.Primary responsibilities include: Providing direct primary care for our senior members in long-term care facilities Working closely with attending physicians to decide on treatment plans Interacting with patients' families to keep them abreast of the members' condition Educating facility staff on clinical issues and participating in morning debriefing meetings Interacting with CSM and Medical Director on individual casesThe chosen candidate must possess: A current and unrestricted NP license Clinical experience Computer proficiencyIn addition, ideal assets include: ANCC certification in the area of Family, Adult or Geriatrics Long-term care facility experience Geriatrics experience DEA license Experience with IV insertion and gastrointestinal tubes  UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits to full-time and part-time employees, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan. 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.keywords: health, health care, healthcare, Licensed NP, clinical services, physician’s assistant, MA Nurse Practitioner Association, ny, np jobs in ny, nurse practitioners in ny, nursing jobs, managed care, clinical, clinical research, health, health care, healthcare, manage, management, manager, nurse, Licensed NP, clinical services, physician’s assistant, MA Nurse Practitioner Association