In-Home Nurse Practitioner - Sign-On Bonus, Travel

Jobtome; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to perform in‑home assessments, manage acute and chronic conditions, and guide patients and caregivers through care planning in patients’ homes. Travel within assigned area is required, with no night, weekend, or holiday shifts mentioned in the posting.

Active ANCC/AANP certification and unrestricted state licensure are required, along with a DEA license. A sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 is available for external candidates.

Qualifications

• ANCC or AANP board certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care.
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state of practice (or ability to obtain by start date).
• Active and unrestricted driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Current DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post‑hire.
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement, if required by state law.
• Ability to navigate varied practice environments and perform required movements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in‑home assessments including medical history review, vitals, and physical exam.
• Manage patients through acute or chronic condition episodes with testing and interventions.
• Oversee short‑term sub‑acute rehabilitation cases.
• Maintain thorough documentation including ICD‑10 codes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team.
• Engage in advanced illness and end‑of‑life planning conversations.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and caregivers.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Adaptability to varied environments

Education

ANCC or AANP certification (Family/Adult/Geriatric/Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care)

Active, unrestricted licensure in practicing state

DEA licensure/prescriptive authority

Job description

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to perform in‑home assessments, manage acute and chronic conditions, and guide patients and caregivers through care planning in patients’ homes. Travel within assigned area is required, with no night, weekend, or holiday shifts mentioned in the posting.

Active ANCC/AANP certification and unrestricted state licensure are required, along with a DEA license. A sign‑on bonus up to $10,000 is available for external candidates.