Nurse Practitioner, Optum Care at Home - Mississippi Statewide Traveler

$109,500 - $164,000 / year

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $$25,000 Sign-on Bonus

In Home Care, No Nights, Weekends or Holidays

*This role will require weekly travel throughout the state of Mississippi*

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Optum Care at Home team, together in an interdisciplinary care environment, we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us in improving healthcare through the power of people and intelligent technologies while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Optum at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of patients (beneficiaries) in their place of residence. The APC within OAH provides care to our highest-risk health plan beneficiaries and is part of an interdisciplinary team. We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model's success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Nurse Practitioners.

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including
- Past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam
- Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing (as appropriate)
Manage members through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, interventions
Manage members during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation episode
Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions
Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education
Ability to travel throughout the state up to 85% of the time. Based on business needs with advanced notice, eligible for additional compensation incentives, Monday- Friday - home on weekends

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
For PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure
Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
Active and unrestricted driver's license
- In addition to a driver's license, access to reliable transportation
Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
Ability to navigate varied environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform duties

Preferred Qualifications:

1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (family, geriatric, or home health preferred)
Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living or home care setting
Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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