Nurse Practitioner Part Time HouseCalls Snohomish

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Redmond
Posted on: September 16, 2022

Job Description:

$30,000 Sign-on Bonus For External CandidatesWe'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.HouseCalls Nurse Practitioners conduct in-home health assessments on enrolled Medicare Advantage members. A HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner will complete visits on members within a geographic area of responsibility. The nature of the HouseCalls visit can vary and could include performing an annual health assessment, a post discharge visit, or visiting more complex members more than once per year. Positions are available for full time (35 hours and above), part time and per diem.Primary Responsibilities:Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members. Average visit is 45-60 minutes in length. Assessment is performed and completed electronically. HouseCalls Assessment includes:Past medical historyReview of systemsMedication reviewEvidence-based practice screeningsChecking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes point of care testing (as appropriate)Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatmentFormulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessmentCommunicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform member's PCP of potential gaps in careIdentify needs and opportunities to generate clinical referrals appropriatelyIdentify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriatelyEducate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and complianceYou'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:NP license and national certification (ANCC or AANP, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP license in state of assignment) active, unencumbered licensure free any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice. May be requested to obtain additional licensure supported by businessFamily, Geriatrics, Adult or Adult-Gerontology Primary or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certificationAccess to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated areaFull COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure complianceKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Excellent administrative, organizational, and verbal skillsProfessional image and behaviorSolid communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare populationProficient with electronic medical records, the internet and access to a personal computerAbility to work independentlyDetail orientedDependable and reliableAbility to lift 30-pound bag in and out of car and up and down steps, as neededAbility to obtain reliable transportation in order to complete home visit assessmentsAbility to navigate public transportation, if requiredAbility to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurationsAbility to sit, stand and kneel, as needed, to perform physical assessmentPreferred Qualifications:1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical settingExperience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinologyHome Health care or home visit experienceTo protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.Careers with Optum. Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)For more information on our Internal Job Posting Policy, click here.**PLEASE NOTE** The Sign-On Bonus and/or Student Loan Repayment Plan Option is available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a Sign-On Bonus or Student Loan Repayment Plan Option unless they have not previously participated in this program.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment

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