In-Home Nurse Practitioner — Flexible Hours & Sign-On Bonus

Optum; Elmont (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care, part of Optum, is expanding its HouseCalls team in the United States. The Advanced Practice Clinician role (NP or PA) conducts in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members, focusing on education, gap closure, and collaboration with PCPs.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, documenting diagnoses, communicating findings to PCPs, recognizing urgent situations, educating patients on medications, and addressing social

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification for NP roles or NCCPA for PA roles.
• Current, unrestricted state license to practice without disciplinary actions.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and healthcare technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plans.
• Document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning.
• Communicate findings to members' PCPs to address gaps in care.
• Recognize urgent situations and intervene appropriately.
• Educate members on disease processes, medications, and adherence.
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Patient education

Communication skills

Electronic medical records

Languages other than English

Education

ANCC or AANP Family/Adult/GERI/Adult-Gerontology

NCCPA certification for PA

State licensure

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Technology proficiency

Job description

Optum Home & Community Care, part of Optum, is expanding its HouseCalls team in the United States. The Advanced Practice Clinician role (NP or PA) conducts in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members, focusing on education, gap closure, and collaboration with PCPs.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, documenting diagnoses, communicating findings to PCPs, recognizing urgent situations, educating patients on medications, and addressing social