Travel Nurse Practitioner - Home Health Care (Sign-On)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Optum Care at Home in Des Moines, IA. The role involves providing in-home care across a designated area, performing medical assessments, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires ANCC/AANP certification, state NP licensure, DEA licensure, and reliable transportation for daily home visits. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates.

Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP Family/Adult/Geriatric/Adult-Gerontology Primary Care certification.
• Active, unrestricted state licensure to practice as an NP (or able to obtain by start date).
• Active and unrestricted driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Current DEA licensure or prescriptive authority or ability to obtain per state regulations.
• Ability to establish a collaborative practice agreement if required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Review patient medical history, medications, vitals, and perform physical exams.
• Conduct evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing as appropriate.
• Manage acute events or chronic illness exacerbations, with testing and interventions.
• Ensure accurate documentation including ICD-10 codes and charting.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary care team and coordinate care.
• Engage in advanced illness and end-of-life discussions; provide patient/caregiver education.

Skills

NP certification

Active licensure

Driver's license

DEA licensure

Collaborative practice

Education

Nurse Practitioner degree

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for Optum Care at Home in Des Moines, IA. The role involves providing in-home care across a designated area, performing medical assessments, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires ANCC/AANP certification, state NP licensure, DEA licensure, and reliable transportation for daily home visits. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates.