NP or PA, Patient Connect, Per Assessment, Senior Community Care - King, Kitsap, Snohomish Counties WA

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 Senior Community Care (SCC) team, we work to provide care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing and assisted living settings. 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 settings.

About the role

This role is within our SNF Patient Connect program. Optum Senior Community Care provides the Patient Connect Program for United Healthcare members in a short stay/transitional setting with focus on:

• Reduction in 30-day hospital readmissions
• Improved completeness and coding accuracy of diagnosis and medical record documentation
• Increased closure of STAR/HEDIS quality measures
• Improved completion rates of Advanced Care Planning Directives
• Improved patient and family satisfaction and discharge and post-discharge support

The Optum practitioner will provide a one-time comprehensive health assessment for the member in collaboration with the case management team to support better care coordination and health outcomes. This is an autonomous role that creates enormous satisfaction for the NP as you impact the care and support of our population. This is a per diem position serving King, Kitsap, and Snohomish Counties, WA. Per diem employees are required to have availability for a minimum of 10 hours per week with a maximum of 960 hours a year. Flexible schedule—days, evenings, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work with primary care physicians to provide the best care possible
• Collaborate with the nursing staff and the patients' families
• Collaboration with case management team
• Documentation, coding, and gap closure

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted license in the state which you reside
• Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board; or Physician Assistant through accredited program
• For NPs: Graduate of an accredited master's degree in Nursing (MSN) program and board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AG AC NP), Adult/Family or Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (ACNP), with preferred certification as ANP, FNP, or GNP; or for PA's - Physician Assistant National Certification through NCCPA
• 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 that will enable you to travel to SNF facilities within a designated area
• Ability to move a 30-pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations
• Availability to work 10 hours per week
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on post-grad experience within Long Term Care
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
• Proven adaptability to change

Pay

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $xx.xx - $xx.xx per hour. 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)