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Nurse Practitioner
UnitedHealth Group - Richland, WA
posted 2 months ago
About the position
Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the Home-based Medical Care team in Benton County, WA. This part-time role focuses on providing home-based medical care to complex, chronic patients, particularly older adults, helping them maintain their health and well-being in their own homes. The position involves establishing relationships with patients and caregivers, conducting comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring continuity of care through follow-up visits and collaboration with other healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, caregivers, and legal representatives.
- Perform initial comprehensive assessments on newly enrolled patients and provide ongoing care.
- Develop and update patient management care plans as needed.
- Consult with Physician Leaders and coordinate with PCPs in care decisions.
- Perform basic procedures of episodic nursing care, including IV placement, blood draws, and wound care.
- Conduct post-discharge visits to ensure patient stability.
- Participate in HEDIS measure campaigns and quality initiatives.
- Participate in clinical after-hours on-call program on a rotational basis.
Requirements
- Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), ANCC, or NCCPA.
- Current, unrestricted NP or PA licensure in Washington state.
- Active, unrestricted RN licensure in Washington state.
- Access to reliable transportation.
Nice-to-haves
- 2+ years clinical experience in primary care, home-based medical care, geriatrics, or similar settings.
- Knowledge of long-term care and community resources.
- Familiarity with CPT, ICD-10, and HCPC codes.
- Understanding of clinical standards of care.
- Awareness of NCQA requirements and CMS guidelines.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
