NP or PA, Senior Community Care - Washington and Multnomah Co., OR

About the role

Careers in Senior Community Care (SCC) at Optum Home & Community Care are about more than just providing care. We are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

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

Required Qualifications

• Nurse Practitioners:
• Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program
• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state which you reside, 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
• Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Physician Assistants:
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program
• Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state which you reside, or ability to obtain by start date
• Board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

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

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive health plans
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401(k) contribution

We also offer a range of additional benefits to support your overall well-being and financial security.