Nurse Practitioner - Housecalls - Lewistown, Fulton, Peoria, Tazewell Count at UnitedHealth Group Canada

Macomb, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

156000.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessments, Medication Reconciliation, Patient Education, Evidence-Based Practice, Home Health Care, Geriatrics, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Communication, Diagnosis Identification, Physical Assessment, Transportation, Flexible Scheduling, Team Collaboration, Patient Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

$10,000 Sign On Bonus For External Candidates Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our HouseCalls team in Lewistown, IL. 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. In this role you will have the ability to achieve work life balance. Flexible scheduling offered where providers can flex their time over the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends and no holidays required. 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 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 NPs: 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; or PAs: Ability to work under a Collaborative Agreement in applicable states 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 moving a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, remain in a stationary position and position self to perform physical assessment Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments 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%25 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 Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $104,500 - $156,000. 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. OptumCare 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.\ OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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Responsibilities

Conduct in-home assessments and perform evidence-based practice screenings. Educate members on disease processes and coordinate follow-up care.