Colorado Statewide Traveler - Nurse Practitioner

Optum; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment

Sign-On Bonus

All travel expenses covered

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum Care at Home seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver home-based medical care to medically complex patients across Colorado. The role emphasizes managing chronic conditions, preventing hospitalizations, and providing relationship-based care in patients’ homes.

The position offers base salary with incentives, approximately 85% travel across Colorado, and travel expenses covered. A comprehensive benefits package and performance-based earnings accompany this role.

Qualifications

• AANP or ANCC certification required.
• Current unrestricted Colorado NP licensure.
• Current unrestricted Colorado RN licensure.
• Minimum 2 years in primary care, geriatrics, palliative or urgent care.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; travel up to 85% within Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based medical care for medically complex and geriatric patients.
• Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments and urgent visits in the home.
• Order and interpret labs, X-rays, and EKGs.

Skills

AANP/ANCC certification

Colorado NP licensure

Colorado RN licensure

Clinical experience 2+ years

Driver's license

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Optum Care at Home is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide home-based medical care to medically complex patients across Colorado. This role focuses on managing chronic conditions, preventing unnecessary hospitalizations, and delivering comprehensive, relationship-based care in patients' homes.

Position Highlights

• $40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Statewide traveler role with approximately 85% travel throughout Colorado
• All travel expenses covered
• Base salary plus incentive opportunities
• Home-based care for medically complex and geriatric patients
• Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments and urgent visits in the home
• Order and interpret labs, x-rays, and EKGs
• Collaborate with PCPs and specialists to coordinate care
• Focus on improving quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and reducing hospitalizations
• Quality-based compensation model, not productivity-based

Required Qualifications

• Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Current, unrestricted NP licensure in the state of Colorado
• Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the state of Colorado
• 2+ years of clinical experience, primary care, home-based medical care, geriatrics or palliative care or emergency/urgent care
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation; to travel up to 85% within Colorado (with notice, based on business needs) to complete home visits if you are driving a vehicle, you must comply with all the terms of the Optum Motor Vehicle Safety policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.