Nurse Practitioner HouseCalls NE - Douglas, Pottawattamie

Optum; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Nurse Practitioner, where you'll provide essential in-home assessments that enhance patient care. This role allows you to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by identifying health risks and coordinating follow-up care. Enjoy a flexible schedule with no on-call duties, weekends, or holidays, all while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you're passionate about improving health outcomes and want to work with a dedicated team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Active NP license required, unencumbered and free of disciplinary actions.
• 1+ years clinical experience preferred, especially in geriatrics or internal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments and comprehensive physical exams.
• Educate members on disease processes and medication compliance.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Reconciliation

Clinical Judgment

Communication Skills

Disease Education

Education

Active NP License

National Certification (ANCC/AANP)

Tools

Point of Care Testing

Job description

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Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our HouseCalls team in Douglas, Pottawattamie, NE. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.

As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you’ll provide annual clinical assessments to patients in the comfort of their homes. This important preventive care helps identify and reduce health risks for patients, in addition to coordinating appropriate follow-up care to improve health and well-being.

At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practice within Home and Community Care are creating something new in health care. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

In this role you will have the ability to achieve work life balance. Flexible scheduling offered where providers can flex their time over the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends and no holidays required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments including an evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam
• Perform evidence-based practice screenings including point of care testing (as appropriate)
• Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment
• Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment
• Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform member’s PCP of potential gaps in care
• Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately
• Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance
• Travel up to 85%
  
  

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

• Active NP license or ability to obtain by start date. Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice
• Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP license in state of assignment by start date
• Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand and kneel to perform physical assessment
• Reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas
• 1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting
• Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology
• Home Health care or home visit experience
• Ability to travel up to 5% within licensed states if requested for additional incentives (with notice, based on business needs)
  
  

The salary range for this role is $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare is 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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