Per Diem Nurse Practitioner - Reliant Medical Group

UnitedHealth Group•Worcester, MA

2d•$53 - $79•Hybrid

About The Position

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to join our Behavioral Health team in Worcester, MA as an Integrated Substance Use Provider. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. 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

Current Commonwealth of Massachusetts APRN license
Board Certified as a Nurse Practitioner
Active Federal DEA, X-Waiver and Massachusetts MCSR Certificate required or in process
Minimum of 1-3 years of postgraduate experience treating patients with substance use disorders and dual diagnosis

Nice To Haves

Knowledge/experience with Epic EMR

Responsibilities

Performs appropriate physical assessments, evaluation and treatment for Reliant patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders (SUD).
Takes a detailed history of SUD, including past medical history and interval history. Performs appropriate physical exam as it relates to SUD.
Orders lab studies as appropriate. Assesses severity of patient’s SUD and establishes need/time for patient evaluation. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings in the history, laboratory data, and physical exam to establish a diagnosis.
Establishes and implements appropriate evidence-based plan of care related to patient’s identified problem(s) that may include SUD, anxiety, depression, insomnia. Plan may include medication management, non-pharmacologic support and referrals if appropriate. Consults with other health team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines as necessary.
Communicates effectively with all members of the behavioral health and primary care team and their customers. Maintains and provides precise and accurate documentation.
Contributes to program development, employee training and education, and support of BH Substance Use Services treatment initiatives, both in BH and primary care.
Provides clinical leadership and support administrative requirements as assigned.
Regular, reliable and predicable attendance is required. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required, as this is a hybrid position. Leveraging both telemedicine and on-site services.
Ability to work remotely and provide secure telemedicine support to Reliant patients and employees is required.
Provides supervision and support of Substance Use team staff as appropriate.
Respond in a timely manner to consultation and eConsultation requests from primary care.
Participates in on-call coverage and off-hours patient care as determined by the department.