In-Home Care Nurse Practitioner — Travel, Day Shifts

UnitedHealth Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

No nights, weekends or holidays

In-home care travel within DC

Benefits package and 401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Optum Home & Community Care in Washington, DC seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver in-home care across patient homes with no night, weekend, or holiday requirements. The role involves comprehensive in-home assessments, care planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

This position requires daily travel within DC, active ANCC/AANP or NCCPA certification, state licensure, and DEA prescriptive authority.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• Current NCCPA certification and state licensure for PAs
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the practicing state
• Active and unrestricted driver's license with reliable transportation
• Current DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire
• Ability to navigate varied environments and perform clinical duties

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including medical history, meds reconciliation, vitals, and exams
• Manage acute or chronic conditions with testing, diagnostics, and interventions
• Support short-term sub-acute rehabilitation episodes
• Maintain accurate documentation including ICD-10
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team
• Engage in advanced illness and end-of-life discussions
• Provide patient and caregiver counseling and education

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Home health care

Patient counseling

EMR proficiency

Education

ANCC/AANP Family/Geriatric/Adult Primary Care certification

NCCPA certification for PAs

Active state licensure (any state practising)

DEA licensure/prescriptive authority

Driver's license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Optum Home & Community Care in Washington, DC seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver in-home care across patient homes with no night, weekend, or holiday requirements. The role involves comprehensive in-home assessments, care planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

This position requires daily travel within DC, active ANCC/AANP or NCCPA certification, state licensure, and DEA prescriptive authority.