Nurse Practitioner, Optum Care at Home - Harrison County, MS

UnitedHealth Group•Biloxi, MS

5d•$109,500 - $164,000•Onsite

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care is building an integrated care model that addresses patients’ physical, mental, and social needs. As part of the Optum Care at Home team, the Nurse Practitioner works with an interdisciplinary care team to help patients navigate the health care system and connect with support services. The Optum at Home program coordinates longitudinal clinical care for beneficiaries in their residences, with a focus on high-risk patients. This role involves daily travel to patient homes in the assigned area and does not require nights, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners: active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
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 obtain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in the state.
Ability to navigate varied environments and to sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform duties.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of clinical experience as an advanced practice clinician, preferably in family, geriatric, or home health care.
Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living, or a home care setting.
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 in-home assessments, including reviewing medical history, reconciling medications, taking vital signs, and performing physical examinations.
Conduct evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing when appropriate.
Manage members during acute medical situations or exacerbations of chronic conditions, including testing, diagnostics, and interventions.
Manage 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.