Nurse Practitioner - Senior Care - Richmond, VA - Optum

UnitedHealth Group•Richmond, VA

2d•$109,500 - $164,000

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care’s Senior Community Care (SCC) team provides integrated care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing, and assisted living settings. The program coordinates clinical care for members and provides care to high-risk health plan members, including support during short-term sub-acute rehabilitation episodes. The role involves comprehensive assessments, collaboration with an interdisciplinary care team, advanced illness and care-planning conversations, and education for patients and caregivers. The position requires travel among varied care environments. No on-call, weekend, or holiday work is required.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
For Physician Assistants: current NCCPA certification and state licensure.
Active, unrestricted licensure in the state of practice, 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.
Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority, or ability to obtain it after hire, per state regulations, unless prohibited in the state of practice.
Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in the state of practice.
Ability to navigate varied environments and position oneself as needed to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of clinical experience as an advanced practice clinician; long-term care experience preferred.
Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living, or home care.
Experience 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.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments, including reviewing past medical history, reconciling medications, recording vital signs, and performing physical exams.
Conduct evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing, as appropriate.
Support members during short-term sub-acute rehabilitation episodes.
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 counseling and education to patients and caregivers.