Nurse Pract -Care-at-Home- Fulton County-GA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is expanding its Home at Home program and seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide in-home care for high-risk patients. This role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, advanced care planning, and coordinated support within an interdisciplinary team.

You will travel daily to patient homes within the assigned area, avoiding nights, weekends, or holidays while delivering high-quality clinical care and education to patients and families.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, 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, unrestricted DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain after hire.
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement where required by state.
• Ability to operate in varied environments and perform required duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments including medical history, medication reconciliation, vital signs and examinations.
• Manage patients through acute events or exacerbations with testing and interventions.
• Oversee short-term sub-acute rehabilitation episodes.
• Ensure accurate documentation including ICD-10 coding.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct advanced illness and end-of-life discussions.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and caregivers.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation quality

Education

Nurse Practitioner license/board certification

Job description

In Home Care, No Nights, Weekends or Holidays

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This position requires daily travel to patient homes within assigned area.

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Connecting. Growing together.

The Optum at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of patients (beneficiaries) in their place of residence. The APC within OAH provides care to our highest‑risk health plan beneficiaries and is part of an interdisciplinary team. We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model's success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Nurse Practitioners.

In Home Care, No Nights, Weekends or Holidays

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This position requires daily travel to patient homes within assigned area.

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Optum Home & Community Care

part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry‑leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Optum Care at Home product, together with an interdisciplinary care team we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home. This life‑changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people‑led, responsible AI while Caring.

Connecting. Growing together.

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The Optum at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of patients (beneficiaries) in their place of residence. The APC within OAH provides care to our highest‑risk health plan beneficiaries and is part of an interdisciplinary team. We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model's success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Nurse Practitioners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in‑home assessments, including:
  • Past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam
  • Evidence‑based screenings and point‑of‑care testing (as appropriate)
• Manage members through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, interventions
• Manage members during a short term sub‑acute rehabilitation episode
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
• Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• For NPs: 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) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver’s license
  • In addition to a driver’s license, access to reliable transportation
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post‑hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
• Ability to navigate varied environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform duties

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (family, geriatric, or home health preferred)
• Experience in geriatric medicine, long‑term care, senior living or home care setting
• Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
• Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
• Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.