Nurse Practitioner - Part Time - HouseCalls - Tulare County, CA

UnitedHealth Group•Visalia, CA

9d•$109,500 - $164,000

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care’s HouseCalls program provides preventive care directly in members’ homes. In this part-time, field-based role, the Nurse Practitioner conducts annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members. The non-prescribing position focuses on improving health outcomes through education, closing care gaps, and collaborating with primary care providers in an interdisciplinary care environment. Providers help members navigate the health care system and connect with support services to help them stay well at home. The position is 24 hours per week. Flexible scheduling is offered between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over a seven-day work week. No on-call work, weekends, or holidays are required. The role includes development opportunities and performance-based compensation.

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 required by the licensing board for independent practice, obtain approval if eligible; 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 one year of clinical experience; family, geriatric, or home health experience 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 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.