NP Care at Home in Wilson, Edgecombe, and Nash Counties, NC

UnitedHealth Group•Tarboro, NC

1d•$109,500 - $164,000•Remote

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care is building an integrated care model to holistically address an individual’s physical, mental, and social needs, helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Optum Care at Home product, you will work with an interdisciplinary care team to help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care model aims to help patients stay well at home and improve access to care. The Optum at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of patients in their place of residence. The Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) within Optum at Home provides care to high-risk health plan beneficiaries and is part of an interdisciplinary team. We are becoming a leading employer of Nurse Practitioners, offering a superior professional environment and opportunities to make a difference in patients' lives.

Requirements

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 by 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 post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice).
Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state.
Ability to navigate varied environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform duties.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (family, geriatric, or home health preferred).
Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living or home care setting.
Experience in 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 past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam.
Perform evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing as appropriate.
Manage members through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, and interventions.
Manage members during a short-term sub-acute rehabilitation episode.
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 patients and caregivers with counseling and education.