Nurse Practitioner, HouseCalls - Butler, Wayne, MO

UnitedHealth Group•Greenville, MO

1d•$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 collaboration with primary care providers in an interdisciplinary care environment. Providers help members navigate the health care system, connect with support services, and stay well at home. Flexible schedules are available for 20–40 hours per week, with providers able to flex their time between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over a seven-day work week. No on-call, weekend, or holiday work is required. Compensation generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000, with total cash compensation including base pay and bonus and depending on factors such as local labor markets, education, and work experience. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and may qualify for student loan repayment or a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Active ANCC or AANP certification for Nurse Practitioners in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
Active, unrestricted license 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 for completing home visits.
Ability to navigate varied home environments and to sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform assessments.
Where required, obtain licensing-board approval to practice independently; eligible new hires who have not applied must apply within one month of starting, and those not yet eligible must begin working toward eligibility within one month and apply within three months of becoming eligible.
Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

At least one 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.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including reviewing medical history, reconciling medications, taking vital signs, and performing physical examinations.
Perform evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing as appropriate.
Identify and document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning.
Communicate assessment 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.