NP Optum Care at Home in McDowell, Buncombe, Burke Counties, NC

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McDowell, Buncombe, Burke Counties, NC Requisition Number:

2345105

Job Category:

Healthcare Delivery Primary Location:

Marion, NC, US Apply Internal Employee Application Share Back to Search Results $40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $20,000 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated in this Program In Home Care, No Nights, Weekends or Holidays This position requires daily travel to patient homes within assigned area. The assigned area for this position covers the following

Counties:

McDowell, Buncombe, Burke Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum 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 Optum Care at Home team, together with an interdisciplinary care team we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home. 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. Position in these functions works as a provider member within the Optum Care at Home interdisciplinary team in the direct delivery of home-based medical care of a population within an assigned geography. Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients, this position collaborates with the PCP, Optum Care at Home interdisciplinary teammates and consultants, and as needed, the health plan Medical Director and other health professionals, to develop and carry out patients' goals of care in all phases of the patient journey.

Primary Responsibilities:

Performs an initial comprehensive assessment of all newly enrolled patients and provides ongoing care thereafter Develops a patient management care plan upon enrollment and updates it as needed when changes in condition warrant or following hospitalization Meets with patients and/or their legal representatives to review newly developed or modified care plans; involves the PCP or supervising physician in these meetings, when applicable Comfortable with basic procedures of nursing care, including IV placement, blood draws, injections, foley catheters, nasal packing, wound care, etc. New hire and annual skills check/training provided Prescribes appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary acute admissions Completes follow-up and post-discharge assessments according to documented standard operating procedure Consults with hospital, emergency or post-acute clinical team following notification of patient transfer Educates patients and/or their legal representatives in disease processes affecting patients and ways to manage them effectively, as well as to promote wellness Actively participates in ongoing meetings pertaining to patient care and clinical excellence Implements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings and journal reviews Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing or physician assistants 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:

Current state RN/NP license or ability to obtain by start date Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice) Driver's license and access to reliable transportation; if you are driving a vehicle, you must comply with all the terms of the Optum Motor Vehicle Safety policy

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of clinical NP experience in IM, Geriatrics, Primary Care, ED, Urgent Care, Home Health Care visits or similar setting Proven excellent administrative and organizational skills and the ability to effectively communicate with seniors and their families Proven computer literate and able to navigate the internet

• PLEASE NOTE

• Employees must be in an active regular status.

Employees must remain in role for a minimum of 12 months from the date of hire /rehire/transfer. If an employee leaves Home and Community, the student loan repayments will cease. The employee must remain in an Advanced Practice Clinician or Physician role within Home and Community for 36 months to receive the full benefit of the student loan repayments. Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500

• $164,000.

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. 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. Apply Internal Employee Application Apply Share Additional Job Detail Information Requisition Number 2345105

Business Segment Optum Employee Status Regular Job Level Individual Contributor Travel No Additional Locations Asheville, NC, US Morganton, NC, US Overtime Status Exempt Schedule Full-time Shift Day Job Telecommuter Position No Similar Jobs:

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