Nurse Practitioner, Evercare, York/Lancaster areas

Ovations 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 Ovations. Everyday, 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.Enthusiasm. Spirit. Passion. Nurse Practitioners at Evercare give wholeheartedly to their patients. And in return, they experience a career filled with rich personal rewards and true satisfaction. As a UnitedHealth Group company, Evercare has access to worldwide resources and expertise and has become one of the nations largest providers of integrated acute and long-term care plans that optimize the health and well-being of people who have long-term or advanced illness, are older, or have disabilities.Evercares success is driven by our Nurse Practitioners who share an ultimate goal of caring for the needs of the whole person. We invite you to join them in their mission. We invite you to make a difference.We are searching for a nationally certified Nurse Practitioner to join our team. In this field-based NP role, you would provide a holistic approach to caring for our aging residents in long-term care facilities. You would truly make a significant impact on peoples lives in this new and growing program as you enrich your career. Sound like the job youve been looking for? We invite you to apply today.Key responsibilities of the Nurse Practitioner include:* Providing direct care to aging residents in long-term care facilities * Collaborating with primary care physicians, facility staff and patients families * Participating in care conferences with other providers and patient family members * Working with the facilities utilization review process * Identifying patients behavioral health issues * Educating nursing home staff, physicians and administration * Coordination of care for patientsHere, 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.QualificationsRequirements:* Nationally certified Nurse Practitioner status * Certification in Adult, Family or Gerontology * Licensure by the State of Pennsylvania * Proficiency in Computer SkillsIn addition, assets that would be beneficial include:* Clinical experience * Long-term care experience * Knowledge of mental health issues * A background in managed care * Familiarity with Medicare and ICD-9 codingDiversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/VUnitedHealth 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.Job Clinical PractitionersPrimary Location US-PA-LancasterOrganization Evercare PennsylvaniaSchedule Full-timeNumber of Openings 1JobCircle.com is the #1 local job board for jobseekers in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Visit JobCircle.com to search through 100,000 jobs and apply instantly online.