In-Home Nurse Practitioner - Travel, No Nights or Weekends

Jobtome; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Home & Community Care is seeking NP/PA clinicians to perform in-home assessments and manage care for high-risk beneficiaries. Travel within the assigned area is required, with no nights, weekends, or holidays.

The role offers student loan repayment or a sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Active licensure, appropriate certifications (ANCC/AANP or NCCPA), DEA, and reliable transportation are essential.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geria tric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
• Current NCCPA certification and state licensure.
• Active, unrestricted licensure in practicing state without disciplinary actions.
• Active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments including medical history, vitals, and exams.
• Manage acute or chronic conditions with testing and interventions.
• Support short-term sub-acute rehabilitation needs at home.
• Document accurately with ICD-10 coding and care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team and educate patients/caregivers.
• Lead advanced illness and end-of-life discussions as appropriate.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

In-home assessments

Documentation (ICD-10)

Education

ANCC or AANP Family/Adult/Geriatric certification

NCCPA certification

Active state licensure to practice

DEA licensure/prescriptive authority

Tools

EMR systems proficiency

Job description

UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Home & Community Care is seeking NP/PA clinicians to perform in-home assessments and manage care for high-risk beneficiaries. Travel within the assigned area is required, with no nights, weekends, or holidays.

The role offers student loan repayment or a sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Active licensure, appropriate certifications (ANCC/AANP or NCCPA), DEA, and reliable transportation are essential.