Per Diem - Nurse Practitioner - Senior Community Care

Optum; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 151,867,000 - 226,367,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to provide care for medically complex patients in home and community settings across Bangor, Waterville, and Augusta, ME.

The role emphasizes comprehensive health assessments, care management, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, with autonomy and strong clinical support. Involves travel within assigned territory and no-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP licensure.
• National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain.
• Active driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel within the assigned territory.
• Experience managing complex adult or geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for medically complex patients in home and community settings.
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and ongoing care management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and primary care providers.
• Focus on chronic disease management and preventive care.
• Deliver patient-centered care while improving quality outcomes.
• Work with autonomy with strong clinical support.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical assessment

Travel capacity

Education

Nurse Practitioner board certification

Tools

DEA license

Driver's license

Travel within territory

Job description

Bangor, Waterville & Augusta, ME | Senior Community Care

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking a Per Diem Nurse Practitioner to provide care for medically complex patients in home and community settings. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care while helping improve quality outcomes, reduce hospitalizations, and support patients where they live.

Position Highlights

• Per Diem schedule; Weekday M-F availability between 8a-8p preferred
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• No call and no holidays required
• Serve patients throughout the Bangor, Waterville, and Augusta regions
• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and ongoing care management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and primary care providers
• Focus on chronic disease management, preventive care, and care coordination
• Opportunity to provide care in home and community-based settings
• Autonomy with strong clinical support

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP licensure
• National Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Active DEA license or ability to obtain
• Active driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel within the assigned territory
• Experience managing complex adult or geriatric patients

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $53.00 - $79.00 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.