Nurse Practitioner - Senior Community Care - Per Diem - Norfolk

Optum; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Part time

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to serve high-risk Medicare members across home, assisted living, and long-term care settings. This role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, medication reviews, advanced care planning, and care coordination within an interdisciplinary team.

The position primarily covers afternoons and weekends, with an expected commitment of about 24 hours per month.

Qualifications

• Certification and licensure required to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the United States.
• Ability to obtain DEA prescriptive authority and establish collaborative practice if required.
• Must hold active driver's license and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments for high-risk Medicare members in home, assisted living, and long-term care settings.
• Conduct medication reviews and advanced care planning discussions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to support complex patient needs and transitions.

Education

Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care

Active Nurse Practitioner license (or ability to obtain before start date)

Active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain post-hire)

Job description

Norfolk, Virginia | Optum Home & Community Care

Join Optum Home & Community Care's Senior Community Care (SCC) team as a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner serving high-risk Medicare members across home, assisted living, and long-term care settings. This integrated care role focuses on comprehensive assessments, advanced illness management, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes for medically complex senior populations. Optum offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working within a supportive, patient-centered care model.

Position Highlights

• $3,500 Sign-On Bonus for external candidates.


• Per diem role supporting high-risk members in the Senior Community Care (SCC) program.


• Coverage need is primarily afternoons and weekends.


• Expected commitment is approximately 24 hours per month.


• Provide care in home, nursing home, assisted living, and senior housing environments.


• Conduct comprehensive assessments, medication reviews, and advanced care planning discussions.


• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support complex patient needs and care transitions.

Required Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.


• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license (or ability to obtain before start date).


• Active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain post-hire) and ability to establish a collaborative practice agreement if required.


• Active driver's license and reliable transportation.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $52.64 - $78.85 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.