In-Home Nurse Practitioner — No Nights/Weekends, $10k Sign-On

Optum; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

No nights, weekends or holidays

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a nurse practitioner to conduct in-home assessments, reviews meds, and performs exams with essential point-of-care testing. The role includes managing acute events and rehab episodes, while documenting ICD-10 conditions and coordinating with a care team.

Must hold an active NP certification (ANCC/AANP), an unrestricted license, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Sign-on bonus is available; travel is required within the assigned area.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• 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 establish a collaborative practice agreement and navigate varied environments

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments including medical history, meds, vitals and exam
• Perform evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing as appropriate
• Manage patients through acute events and chronic condition exacerbations
• Support short-term sub-acute rehabilitation and ensure proper documentation
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary care team and provide patient education
• Discuss advanced care planning and counsel patients and caregivers

Skills

In-home assessments

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Vital signs & physical exam

Education

NP certification (ANCC/AANP)

Tools

Point-of-care testing devices

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks a nurse practitioner to conduct in-home assessments, reviews meds, and performs exams with essential point-of-care testing. The role includes managing acute events and rehab episodes, while documenting ICD-10 conditions and coordinating with a care team.

Must hold an active NP certification (ANCC/AANP), an unrestricted license, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Sign-on bonus is available; travel is required within the assigned area.