Nurse Practitioner - Virtual Visits - South Central Region - TX, AR, CO, LA, NM, OK, WY
Company: Optum
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: August 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner - Virtual Visits to join
our HouseCalls team in South Central Region -- TX, AR, CO, LA, NM,
OK, WY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is
creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care
continuum.
As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you'll
provide annual clinical assessments to patients in the comfort of
their homes. This important preventive care helps identify and
reduce health risks for patients, in addition to coordinating
appropriate follow-up care to improve health and well-being.
At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practice within Home and
Community Care are creating something new in health care. Together,
we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and
industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient
populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental
and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping
patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We're
connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients
across care settings. Join our team, it's your chance to improve
the lives of millions while -Caring. Connecting. Growing
together
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Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct in-home assessments including an evaluation of past medical
history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs,
and comprehensive physical exam
Perform evidence-based practice screenings including point of care
testing (as appropriate)
Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical
management in the furtherance of treatment
Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using
clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your
assessment
Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform
member's PCP of potential gaps in care
Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene
appropriately
Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and
compliance
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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:
Active NP license or ability to obtain by start date. Licensure
must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary
actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to
practice
APCs working in jurisdictions that authorize APCs to practice
autonomously or without formal supervision must have obtained
approval to practice autonomously or without formal supervision
from their licensing board, if applicable. New hires who are
eligible and have not applied prior to hire date, must apply to
practice autonomously or without supervision within 1 month of
hire. -If not eligible to practice autonomously or without formal
supervision at hire, the APC must begin working towards meeting the
requirement within 1 month of hire, if applicable, and apply for
approval to practice autonomously or without formal supervision
within 3 months of becoming eligible
Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics,
Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute
Care certification, or the ability to obtain national certification
and/or NP license in state of assignment by start date
Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including
lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and
a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand and kneel to
perform physical assessment
Reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments
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Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of
education, clinical setting
May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic
areas
Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or
endocrinology
Home Health care or home visit experience
Ability to travel throughout the state, beyond your assigned
region, up to 5% of the time. Based on business needs with advanced
notice, eligible for additional compensation incentives -
Fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, or other
language
Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000
to $173,200 annually. 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with
UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits
and incentives.
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Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2
business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been
collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of
applicants.
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
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UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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