Nurse Practitioner - Home Based Medical Care - Buchanan County, MO

UnitedHealth Group • Kansas City, KS

81d • $104,500 - $156,000

About The Position

Home Base Medical Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Buchanan County, MO. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. Home Based Medical Care involves travel to patient residences. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

• Completion of Nurse Practitioner accredited program
• Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Current, unrestricted RN licensure in State of Practice
• Current, unrestricted NP licensure in State of Practice
• Knowledge of long-term care, community resources and cost-effective alternatives regarding patient care delivery systems
• Access to reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of clinical experience, primary care, home-based medical care, geriatrics or palliative care or emergency/urgent care
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPC codes
• Knowledge of clinical standards of care
• Awareness of NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Medicaid/Medicare contracts and benefit systems

Responsibilities

• Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing or physician assistants
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, care givers, and/or their legal representatives, IDT members, PCPs, other collaborating physicians/providers, and facility staff when applicable
• Performs an initial comprehensive assessment on all newly enrolled patients and provides ongoing care thereafter
• Develops a patient management care plan upon enrollment and updates it as needed when changes in condition warrant or following hospitalization
• Completes follow-up and post-discharge assessments according to documented standard operating procedure
• Prescribes appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary acute admissions
• Consults with hospital, emergency or post-acute clinical team following notification of patient transfer
• Educates patients and/or their legal representatives in disease processes affecting patients and ways to manage them effectively, as well as to promote wellness
• Provides counsel, support and education to staff as appropriate
• Actively participates in ongoing meetings pertaining to patient care and clinical excellence
• Implements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery
• Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings and journal reviews
• Perform related duties as necessary and other duties as assigned

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

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees