Full Time Nurse Pract- House Calls; Statewide Traveler-KY

UnitedHealth Group•Lexington, KY

7d•$109,500 - $164,000

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner) to provide preventive care directly to members in their homes. This non-prescribing, field-based role involves conducting annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members, with a focus on improving health outcomes through education, closing care gaps, and collaborating with primary care providers. The role requires travel throughout Kentucky approximately 85% of the time. Candidates may live anywhere in Kentucky, and travel expenses are covered. Flexible scheduling is available between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. across the seven-day work week; no on-call work, weekends, or holidays are required. The Optum HouseCalls team works in an interdisciplinary care environment to help patients navigate the health care system and connect with support services. The program aims to help members stay well at home and create a seamless health journey across care settings. Additional compensation may be available to qualified candidates who are fluent in languages other than English and use those skills during member visits. Compensation generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000, including base pay and bonus, and varies based on factors such as local labor markets, education, and work experience. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

For nurse practitioners, hold active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
Have 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.
Have an active and unrestricted driver’s license.
Have access to reliable transportation for completing home visits.
Be able to navigate varied home environments and sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform assessments.
Where state rules require approval for independent practice, obtain licensing board approval as applicable. 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.
Pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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.
Fluency in languages other than English and use of those language skills during member visits may qualify candidates for additional compensation.

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.