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

Optum; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care is expanding its nurse practitioner team to deliver in-home, no-nights, no-holidays care across assigned areas. The NP will join an interdisciplinary care team to assess, manage, and coordinate care for high-risk beneficiaries in home settings.

Responsibilities include comprehensive in-home assessments, acute and sub-acute management, and advanced care planning conversations, with patient and caregiver counseling. Travel to patients' homes is required.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification for NP (Family, Adult, Geriatric, or ADAP Care)
• Active, unrestricted license in the practicing state
• Active and unrestricted driver’s license with reliable transportation
• DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive in-home assessments including medical history, meds reconciliation, vitals and exams
• Manage acute or chronic conditions and sub-acute rehab episodes with appropriate interventions
• Document accurately including ICD-10 and coordinate with interdisciplinary team
• Conduct advanced care planning conversations with patients and caregivers
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families

Skills

Driver's license

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Home health experience

Education

NP Certification

State Licensure

DEA Licensure

Job description

Optum Home & Community Care is expanding its nurse practitioner team to deliver in-home, no-nights, no-holidays care across assigned areas. The NP will join an interdisciplinary care team to assess, manage, and coordinate care for high-risk beneficiaries in home settings.

Responsibilities include comprehensive in-home assessments, acute and sub-acute management, and advanced care planning conversations, with patient and caregiver counseling. Travel to patients' homes is required.