Nurse Practitioner - Senior Community Care - Roanoke, VA - Optum at UnitedHealth Group Canada

Rocky Mount, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

156000.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Comprehensive Assessments, Patient Management, Documentation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Advanced Care Planning, Patient Education, Geriatrics, Chronic Illness, Behavioral Health, Functional Needs, Computer Skills, Medical Records, DEA Licensure, Collaborative Practice Agreement, Physical Assessment, Transportation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

* $20,000 Sign-on Bonus or $20,000 Student Loan Repayment Bonus available for individuals who have not previously participated in this program * Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual’s physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in a nursing home, assisted living for senior housing. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model's success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Nurse Practitioners. The Senior Community Care (SCC) program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in a facility setting. The APC within SCC provides care to our highest-risk health plan members and is part of an interdisciplinary team. 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. Optum is transforming care delivery with innovative and personal care. As one of the largest employers of APCs, Optum offers unparalleled career development opportunities. Primary Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive assessments Manage members through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, interventions Manage members during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation episode Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education 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 and unrestricted APC license in the State of Virginia, or ability to obtain by start date Board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with certification in one of the following: Family Nurse Practitioner Adult Nurse Practitioner Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice) Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state 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 Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of clinical experience in practice (long-term care setting preferred) Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. The salary for this role will range from $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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. vjm

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Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments and manage members through acute medical situations or exacerbations of chronic conditions. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to provide holistic care to patients in various settings.