Nurse Practitioner - Part Time HouseCalls- Peoria County-IL

Chicago Derm; Eureka (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Flexible scheduling

No weekends/holidays

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner to conduct comprehensive in-home assessments in Eureka, IL. Enjoy flexible scheduling with coverage from 8am–8pm across a 7-day week, no on-call, weekends, or holidays, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

You will identify diagnoses, document care plans, coordinate with PCPs, educate members, and address social determinants of health while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP Family/Adult/Geriatric Primary Care certification.
• Current unrestricted license to practice in the state.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation for home visits.
• Ability to perform comprehensive in-home assessments.
• Willingness to practice with varied home environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-home assessments including PMH, med reconciliation, vitals, and exam.
• Document diagnoses for care management and planning.
• Communicate findings to PCPs to address gaps in care.
• Recognize urgent situations and intervene as needed.
• Educate members on disease processes, meds and adherence; address social needs.

Skills

Clinical assessments

EMR proficiency

Driver's license

Communication skills

Home visits

Geriatric care

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification

Active NP license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

In this role, you will have the ability to achieve work life balance. Flexible scheduling is offered where providers can flex their time between 8am-8pm over the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends and no holidays required.

Additional compensation may be available for qualified candidates who are fluent in languages other than English and use those language skills during member visits

Part Time 20 Hours Per Week

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 HouseCalls team, together in an interdisciplinary care environment, 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. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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)
• Identify and document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning
• Communicate findings to members' PCPs to address gaps in care
• Recognize urgent/emergent situations and intervene appropriately
• Educate members on disease processes, medications, and compliance
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed

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 to complete home visits
• Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform assessments
• If you're working in a state that allows NPs/PAs to practice independently (without Collaborative Agreement), you must get approval from your licensing board-if required. New hires who are eligible but haven't applied yet must do so within 1 month of starting. If you're not eligible at the time of hire, you must begin working toward eligibility within 1 month and apply for approval within 3 months of becoming eligible

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience (family, geriatric, or home health preferred)
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology
• Ability to transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs as part of home visits
• Proven communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations

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Compensation

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.