Nurse Practitioner, Optum Care at Home - Saint Louis, MO

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 Missouri (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• 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
• Active and unrestricted driver's license and access to reliable transportation

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

Pay and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $109,500 to $164,000 annually based on full-time employment.

About the Role

This position requires daily travel to patient homes within assigned area. 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 Optum Care at Home product, together with an interdisciplinary care team we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home. 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 care settings.

Company Information

The Optum at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of patients (beneficiaries) in their place of residence. The APC within OAH provides care to our highest-risk health plan beneficiaries and is part of an interdisciplinary team. We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model's success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Nurse Practitioners.

Company Culture

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.