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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Mississippi seeks a Nurse Practitioner for in-home primary care. You will perform in-home assessments, review medical histories, conduct vitals and exams, and coordinate care for patients across home visits and short-term rehab episodes.

The role emphasizes care planning, patient education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for external candidates, with no nights, weekends or holidays, and daily travel to patient homes.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date)
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire
• Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
• Ability to navigate varied environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, seeing 4-6 patients in their homes
• Review past medical history, med reconciliation, vitals and physical exams
• Perform evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing
• Manage patients through acute events and chronic condition exacerbations
• Coordinate short-term sub-acute rehab care
• Document accurately including ICD-10 codes
• Communicate with interdisciplinary care team
• Conduct advanced illness and care planning conversations
• Provide counseling and education to patients and caregivers

Skills

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education counseling

Education

ANCC/AANP Family/Adult-Gerontology Primary Care certification

Active unrestricted licensure in practicing state

Current DEA licensure/prescriptive authority

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Mississippi seeks a Nurse Practitioner for in-home primary care. You will perform in-home assessments, review medical histories, conduct vitals and exams, and coordinate care for patients across home visits and short-term rehab episodes.

The role emphasizes care planning, patient education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for external candidates, with no nights, weekends or holidays, and daily travel to patient homes.