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Nurse Practitioner - Care At Home - Litchfield County, CT

Optum · Waterbury, CT · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$110k–$164k/yrFull-time

Primary Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including: - Past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam - Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing (as appropriate) - 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

  • For 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- In addition to a 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)
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (family, geriatric, or home health 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

Compensation

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).

Benefits

Our mission of helping people live healthier lives extends to our team members. Learn more about our range of benefits designed to help you live well.

- Life Resources and support to focus on what matters most to you, in every facet of your life.

- Emotional Education, tools and resources to help you reduce and manage stress, build resilience and more.

- Physical Health plans and other coverage to support wellness for you and your loved ones.

- Financial Benefits for today and to help you plan for the future, including your retirement.

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