Nurse Practitioner, Optum Care at Home - Harrison County, MS

UnitedHealth Group; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join the Optum Home & Community Care team in the Gulfport, MS area. This role involves in-home assessments, management of acute events, and coordination with an interdisciplinary care team, traveling daily to patient homes.

The position emphasizes documentation accuracy, patient and caregiver education, and discussions around advanced care planning, with opportunities for growth within a large nationwide organization.

Qualifications

• For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
• For PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure.
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the practicing state.
• Active and unrestricted driver's license; access to reliable transportation.
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire.
• 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 including medical history, meds, vitals, and exams.
• Manage patients through acute events or chronic condition exacerbations.
• Support short-term sub-acute rehabilitation.
• Ensure accurate documentation including ICD-10.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary care team.
• Discuss advanced illness and end-of-life planning.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and caregivers.

Skills

ANCC/AANP certification

Active state licensure

Driver's license

DEA licensure

Collaborative practice agreement

In-home care experience

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant credential

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

In Home Care, No Nights, Weekends or Holidays

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

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 improving healthcare through the power of people and intelligent technologies while Caring. 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.

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
• For PAs: Current NCCPA certification and state licensure
• 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.