In-Home Nurse Practitioner - Flexible Schedule + $10k Sign-On

Optum; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family, is expanding its HouseCalls program, delivering preventive care in patients' homes to Medicare Advantage and other plan members. As a HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA), you will conduct annual in-home assessments and collaborate with primary care providers to improve health outcomes.

The role emphasizes education, gap closure, and care coordination, with no on-call, no weekends, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• NP or PA certification (ANCC/AANP) and active state license
• Active and unrestricted driver’s license with reliable transportation for home visits
• Ability to navigate varied home environments and conduct in-home assessments
• Eligibility to practice independently where allowed by state law and licensing board requirements

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments including history, med reconciliation, vitals and exam
• Document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning
• Communicate findings to PCPs to address gaps in care
• Identify urgent situations and intervene when needed
• Educate members on disease processes, medications, and adherence
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed

Skills

Home health experience

EMR proficiency

Driver's license

Strong communication

Education

NP (nurse practitioner) or PA certification/degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family, is expanding its HouseCalls program, delivering preventive care in patients' homes to Medicare Advantage and other plan members. As a HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (NP/PA), you will conduct annual in-home assessments and collaborate with primary care providers to improve health outcomes.

The role emphasizes education, gap closure, and care coordination, with no on-call, no weekends, and flexible scheduling.