Nurse Practitioner - Part Time HouseCalls- Peoria County-IL

UnitedHealth Group•Peoria, IL

3d•$109,500 - $164,000

About The Position

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating an integrated care model that addresses patients’ physical, mental, and social needs. As a member of the Optum HouseCalls team, the Nurse Practitioner works in an interdisciplinary care environment to help patients navigate the health care system and connect with support services. HouseCalls brings preventive care directly to members’ homes to help them stay well and receive coordinated care across settings. This is a part-time, non-prescribing, field-based role focused on conducting annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members. The Nurse Practitioner supports improved health outcomes through education, closing care gaps, and collaboration with primary care providers. The position offers flexible scheduling across 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. over the seven-day work week, with no on-call duties, weekends, or holidays required. The role is 20 hours per week.

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 to complete home visits.
Ability to navigate varied home environments and sit, stand, or kneel as needed to perform assessments.
Where state law allows independent NP 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 1 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 a language other than English and use of those language skills during member visits may qualify for additional compensation.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive in-home health 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.