HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner - Butler and Wayne Counties, MO

Optum; Piedmont (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

OptumCare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments across Butler & Wayne Counties, MO. This independent, field-based role is supported by an interdisciplinary care team and emphasizes care gap closure, disease management education, and social determinants of health.

Requirements include ANCC or AANP certification, active licensure, unrestricted driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
• Active and unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by 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; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform assessments.
• If you're in a state allowing NP practice independently, you must obtain required approvals within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments.
• Help identify and close care gaps.
• Educate patients on disease management, medications, and preventive care.
• Address social determinants of health and connect members with resources.
• Independent, field-based role supported by an interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Home health assessments

Care coordination

Patient education

Education

ANCC/AANP NP certification

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

BUTLER & WAYNE COUNTIES, MO

Position Highlights

• $20,000 Student Loan Repayment or $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Flexible scheduling with excellent work-life balance
• No Nights, weekends, holidays or call
• Conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments
• Help identify and close care gaps
• Educate patients on disease management, medications, and preventive care
• Address social determinants of health and connect members with resources
• Independent, field-based role supported by an interdisciplinary care team

Required Qualifications

• For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver's license
• In addition to a driver's license, access to reliable transportation to complete home visits
• Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform assessments
• If you're working in a state that allows NPs/PAs to practice independently (without Collaborative Agreement), you must get approval from your licensing board if required. New hires who are eligible but haven't applied yet must do so within 1 month of starting. If you're not eligible at the time of hire, you must begin working toward eligibility within 1 month and apply for approval within 3 months of becoming eligible

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.