Nurse Practitioner, Optum Care at Home - Larimer, Weld Counties, CO

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

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• Active, unrestricted licensure in Colorado (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver's license and 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

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

Physical Requirements

• Navigate varied environments
• Ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform duties

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.

Benefits

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

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.