Nurse Practitioner – Geriatric Home Care (Sign-On Bonus)

Optum; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 73,012 - 108,830; Full time

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care is hiring an Advanced Practice Clinician to join the Senior Community Care (SCC) team. You will assess high‑risk members, coordinate care across nursing homes, senior housing, and home care, and participate in advanced illness planning and education for patients and families.

The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, documentation accuracy, and ongoing professional development in a fast-growing, nationwide provider group.

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) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations.
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
• Active and unrestricted 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 and to position oneself as needed to perform job duties

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments including medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam.
• Support 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

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Documentation

Education

ANCC or AANP certification in Family/Adult/Geriatric Primary Care

Active state licensure (unrestricted)

Active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority

Driver's license

Collaborative practice agreement eligibility

Job description

Optum Home & Community Care is hiring an Advanced Practice Clinician to join the Senior Community Care (SCC) team. You will assess high‑risk members, coordinate care across nursing homes, senior housing, and home care, and participate in advanced illness planning and education for patients and families.

The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, documentation accuracy, and ongoing professional development in a fast-growing, nationwide provider group.