Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem - Richmond, VA - Optum

Taleo; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 3,978,000 - 5,665,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care, part of UnitedHealth Group, seeks an Advanced Practice Clinician for a one-time visit with SNF patients transitioning from hospital to skilled nursing facilities. The APC conducts assessments, documents findings, reviews medications, and supports care coordination.

Travel across care sites is required and autonomy is emphasized. Required qualifications include NP/PA certification with state licensure and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification for NPs in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
• For PAs: NCCPA certification and state licensure.
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the practicing state without disciplinary actions.
• Active and unrestricted driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement if required in your state.
• Willingness to travel to client/patient sites; minimum 10 hours per week.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to document medical information in EMRs.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings concisely to CMS requirements.
• Ensure diagnoses are ICD-10 coded and documented to support the visit.
• Complete all mandatory educational and training requirements.
• Conduct an initial medication review and participate in care coordination.
• Communicate with patients and team members about medical concerns during visits.
• Display initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

NP/PA certification

State licensure

Driver's license

Transportation access

EMR proficiency

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) proficiency

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

$3,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required.

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 Senior Community Care (SCC) team, we work to provide care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing and assisted living settings. 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 settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This role supports Optum Senior Community Care’s SNF Patient Connect Program, a unique, one-time visit initiative designed for UnitedHealthcare members transitioning from hospitalization to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) and ultimately back home. The program focuses on improving care transitions, reducing 30-day hospital readmissions, and enhancing overall patient outcomes during a critical stage in the healthcare journey.

In this autonomous role, the Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) conducts a comprehensive, one-time health assessment in collaboration with the case management team to support effective care coordination. The visit emphasizes accurate and complete documentation of acute and chronic conditions, improved coding accuracy, and increased closure of STAR/HEDIS quality measures, including support for Advanced Care Planning directives.

The APC plays a key role in educating patients and supporting both patients and families during a vulnerable transition period, while also communicating pertinent findings to attending providers and facility staff. Unlike traditional clinical roles, the APC does not manage ongoing care or carry responsibility for orders, treatments, or follow-up, allowing greater focus on assessment, insight, and impact.

This position offers the opportunity to work independently across varied care settings, leveraging clinical expertise to improve patient satisfaction, strengthen discharge planning, and enhance post-discharge support. It is a highly rewarding role for clinicians seeking autonomy while making a meaningful difference in the lives of a complex patient population.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings in a concise/comprehensive manner that is compliant with documentation requirements and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations


• Responsible for ensuring that all diagnoses are ICD10, coded accurately, and documented appropriately to support the diagnosis at that visit


• The APC is responsible for ensuring that all quality elements are addressed and documented


• The APC will do an initial medication review


• Must attend and complete all mandatory educational and computer/virtual training requirements


• Travel between care sites mandatory


• Care Coordination
  
  
  
  • Communicate with the patient and necessary team members regarding any medical concerns at the time of your visit
  
  
  
  


• Exhibit original thinking and creativity in the development of new and improved methods and approaches to concerns/issues


• Function independently and responsibly with minimal need for supervision


• Ability to enter available hours into web-based application, at least one month prior to available work time


• Demonstrate initiative in achieving individual, team, and organizational goals and objectives


• Participate in SCC quality initiatives


• Availability to check Optum email intermittently for required trainings, communications, and monthly scheduling

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
  
  
  
  


• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state


• Availability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week


• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area


• Ability to move a 30-pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations


• Ability to navigate varied environments and to position oneself as needed to perform job duties


• Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (long-term care setting 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 $90.00 - $115.00 per hour. 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 make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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