Full Time-Nurse Pract - House Calls - Hinds, Rankin, and Copiah Counties-MS

UnitedHealth Group•Jackson, MS

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 in an interdisciplinary care environment. The role offers flexible scheduling between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over a seven-day work week, with provider schedules ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week. No on-call work, weekends, or holidays are required. The position serves Hinds, Rankin, and Copiah Counties, Mississippi. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered. Compensation generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and depends on factors such as local labor markets, education, and work experience; it may increase over time based on productivity and performance. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
Active, unrestricted licensure in the state of practice, or the 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 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 eligible at hire must begin working toward eligibility within one month and apply within three months of becoming eligible.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical experience; family, geriatric, or home health experience is preferred.
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 past medical history, reconciling medications, checking 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 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.