Nurse Practitioner - HouseCalls - Yavapai County, AZ

UnitedHealth Group•Prescott, AZ

7d•$109,500 - $164,000•Onsite

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care’s HouseCalls program brings preventive care directly to members’ homes. The Nurse Practitioner conducts annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members. This non-prescribing, field-based role focuses on improving health outcomes through education, closing care gaps, and collaborating with primary care providers. Working in an interdisciplinary care environment, the clinician helps members navigate the health care system and connect with support services. The role offers flexible scheduling, with providers able to flex their time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. across a seven-day work week. No on-call work, weekends, or holidays are required. Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000, with total cash compensation including base pay and bonus. A $40,000 student loan repayment or $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Additional compensation may be available for qualified candidates who are fluent in languages other than English and use those skills during member visits.

Requirements

Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
Active, unrestricted licensure in the state where practicing, or ability to obtain it by the start date, without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations.
Active and unrestricted driver’s license.
Access to reliable transportation to complete home visits.
Ability to navigate varied home environments and sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform assessments.
Where independent practice requires licensing-board approval, obtain approval if required. Eligible new hires who have not applied must apply within one month of starting; those not yet eligible must begin working toward eligibility within one month and apply within three months of becoming eligible.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of clinical experience, preferably in family, geriatric, or home health care.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology.
Ability to transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs during home visits.
Proven communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations.
Fluency in languages besides English.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including reviewing medical history, reconciling medications, measuring vital signs, and performing physical exams.
Perform evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing as appropriate.
Identify and document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning.
Communicate findings to members’ primary care providers to address gaps in care.
Recognize urgent or emergent situations and intervene appropriately.
Educate members about disease processes, medications, and compliance.
Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed.