Home Health Nurse Practitioner - Flexible Schedule & Sign-On

Optum; Hasbrouck Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentives and recognition programs

Stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care is hiring an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) to conduct in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. This field-based, non-prescribing role emphasizes education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers.

Flexible scheduling and a focus on work-life balance are highlighted. You’ll perform comprehensive visits, document findings, and help patients navigate care pathways, with support for professional growth in an interdisciplinary

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Gerontic, or AG-PC.
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the practicing state.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.
• Ability to navigate varied home environments during assessments.
• Eligibility to practice independently where allowed by state rules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments including history, meds, vitals and exam.
• Document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning.
• Share findings with PCPs to close care gaps and coordinate care.
• Identify urgent issues and intervene appropriately.
• Educate members on disease processes, medications and adherence.
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals.

Skills

Home visits

Clinical assessment

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Multilingual (non-English)

Education

Active NP or PA certification

State licensure for practicing state

Job description

Optum Home & Community Care is hiring an Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA) to conduct in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. This field-based, non-prescribing role emphasizes education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers.

Flexible scheduling and a focus on work-life balance are highlighted. You’ll perform comprehensive visits, document findings, and help patients navigate care pathways, with support for professional growth in an interdisciplinary