Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem) - Senior Care - York County, ME

Optum; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to conduct comprehensive assessments and ensure patient care compliance. This role offers a flexible schedule with a commitment of 10 hours per week. Candidates must be certified and licensed in Maine, with a preference for experience in long-term care. Competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted license in the State of Maine.
• Current DEA licensure or ability to obtain post-hire.
• Availability to work 10 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments compliant with CMS regulations.
• Ensure accurate ICD10 coding and documentation.
• Conduct initial medication review during visits.

Skills

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Hands-on post grad experience

Computer skills

Understanding of Geriatrics

Positive customer relationships

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

* $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates *

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group 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) product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in a nursing home, assisted living for senior housing. 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 to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Patient Connect is one-time comprehensive visit designed for patients who have recently been hospitalized and are in a skilled rehab facility. The purpose of this visit is to ensure a smooth transition from rehab to home and to prevent readmission. During this visit you will capture STAR measures, educate the patient, and document all their acute and chronic diagnoses.

The NP will not be managing care but will be communicating pertinent findings to the attending and facility staff. You will not bear the heavy responsibility for orders, treatments, and follow up. You will have the autonomy you deserve, which shows your value and ability to work independently.

Serving millions of Medicare and Medicaid patients, Optum is the nation's largest health and wellness business and a vibrant, growing member of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses.

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
• Program Enhancement Expected Behaviors: 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:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board
• Graduate of an accredited master's degree in nursing (MSN) program and board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AG AC NP), Adult/Family or Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (ACNP), with preferred certification as ANP, FNP, or GNP
• Active and unrestricted license in the State of Maine
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
• Availability to work 10 hours per week
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of hands-on post grad experience within Long Term Care
• Ability to move a 30-pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations
• Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
• Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
• Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records
• Proven ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships

The hourly range for this role is $43.17 to $84.95 per hour based on full-time employment. 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).

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.

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.