NP or PA Manatee and Sarasota Counties, FL in Senior Community Care

UnitedHealth Group • Bradenton, FL

229d • $104,500 - $156,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group 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 Senior Community Care (SCC) product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in a nursing home, assisted living for senior housing. 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 to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 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. The SCC ISNP program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in a facility setting. The Optum SCC APC provides care to our highest-risk health plan members and is part of an interdisciplinary team. Optum is transforming care delivery with innovative and personalized care. As one of the largest employers of APCs, Optum offers unparalleled career development opportunities. In this role you will have the ability to achieve work life balance. Flexible scheduling offered where providers can flex their time over the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required. Optum is transforming care delivery with innovative and personal care. As one of the largest employers of APCs, Optum offers unparalleled career development opportunities.

Requirements

• NP: Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program
• PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program
• Active and unrestricted license in the state which you reside, or ability to obtain by start date
• National Board Certification: NP: Board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with certification in one of the following: Family, Adult, Acute, Gerontology, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner; PA: Board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
• Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including moving a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation and willingness to travel in between facilities daily
• High level of comfort with Advanced Illness and Advance care planning with ongoing development ability

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of clinical experience in practice (long-term care setting preferred)
• 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
• Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records
• Flexibility with shifting priorities

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments
• Effectively manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral conditions
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of acute and chronic medical and behavioral conditions
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Conduct quality advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
• Provide members and caregivers with counseling and education
• Utilize advanced clinical nursing expertise, knowledge of geriatric/chronic disease management, and the long-term care industry to provide best in class care to members
• Foster and develop a culture of clinical expertise
• Anticipate customer needs and proactively develop solutions to meet them

Benefits

• $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree