Full Time Nurse Pract - HouseCalls - Clark, Jasper, Jones and Wayne Counties-MS

UnitedHealth Group•Laurel, 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 is a non-prescribing, field-based role focused on improving health outcomes through education, closing care gaps, and collaborating with primary care providers. The role operates in an interdisciplinary care environment and helps members navigate the health care system and connect with support services. The position offers flexible scheduling, with provider hours arranged between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. across the seven-day work week and schedules available from 20 to 40 hours per week. No on-call work, weekends, or holidays are required. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Active ANCC or AANP certification for Nurse Practitioners 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 for home visits.
Ability to navigate varied home environments and sit, stand, or kneel as needed to conduct assessments.
Where state rules allow independent NP/PA practice without a Collaborative Agreement, obtain licensing-board approval if required. 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.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments, including reviewing medical history, reconciling medications, taking vital signs, and performing physical exams.
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.