Travel Nurse Practitioner — Flexible Hours & Home Visits

Optum; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Incentives

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Job summary

OptumCare is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to conduct in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. This field-based role emphasizes education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers.

Travel will be required across Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, with expenses covered. Enjoy flexible scheduling (8am–8pm across a 7-day week), no on-call, weekends or holidays, and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Gerontic, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
• Active and unrestricted state licensure with no disciplinary actions.
• 1+ years of clinical experience (family, geriatric, or home health preferred).
• Valid driver's license and ability to navigate varied home environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members.
• Document diagnoses and care plans; coordinate with PCPs to address gaps in care.
• Educate members on disease processes, medications, and adherence.
• Identify urgent situations and respond appropriately; address social determinants of health.

Skills

Clinical experience

Home health

Driver's license

Communication skills (geriatric/Med)

Flexibility

Education

ANCC/AANP family/adult/geriatric certification

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

OptumCare is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to conduct in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage members. This field-based role emphasizes education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers.

Travel will be required across Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, with expenses covered. Enjoy flexible scheduling (8am–8pm across a 7-day week), no on-call, weekends or holidays, and a comprehensive benefits