NP - Senior Community Care - Ocean, Monmouth, and Middlesex Counties NJ

$20,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates and eligible internal candidates. No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required.

About the role

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating a new model in health care that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental, and social needs. As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) team, you will provide care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing, and assisted living settings. The SCC program coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care for our highest-risk health plan members. This role offers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients while working in a professional environment with incredible growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam
• Perform evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing (as appropriate)
• Support members during short-term sub-acute rehabilitation episodes
• 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

Requirements

For Nurse Practitioners (NPs):

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver’s license
• Access to reliable transportation
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
• Proven ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
• Ability to navigate varied environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform duties

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Clinician (long-term care setting preferred)
• Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living, or home care setting
• 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
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology

Pay

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $125,000 to $175,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors, including but not limited to local labor markets, education, and work experience. Compensation 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)