Telephonic Nurse Practitioner (Per Diem) - New York & Massachusetts License Required

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating a new integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental, and social needs—helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As part of our interdisciplinary team, you’ll help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services, enabling preventive care that helps patients stay well at home.

About the role

The Telehealth Urgent Care program is a comprehensive integrated care delivery program. As a National On Call advanced practice clinician (APC), you will provide telephonic/telehealth care and direction to patients, caregivers, and facility staff, offering 24/7 coverage including holidays. In this remote role, you will deliver virtual care for patients in various settings, collaborating to bring comfort and satisfaction to our patients while achieving work-life balance.

Schedule

• Per Diem, work-from-home position with 24/7 coverage, including all company-recognized holidays.
• Minimum requirement of 4 weekend shifts per month (32 hours in a four-week period).
• Additional availability of at least 12 hours per month.
• Holiday coverage is required for all APCs:
  • Coverage begins at 5pm on the last business day before the holiday and ends at 8am on the resumption of business hours.
  • Holiday scheduling is completed at the beginning of the year for advanced planning.
  • Includes (1) 8-hour summer holiday (Memorial Day, Labor Day, or July 4th) and (1) 8-hour winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day).
  • Holiday pay is at time and a half.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in your state of residence, as well as in New York and Massachusetts. Ability to obtain licensure in other required locations:
  • If only one license (New York or Massachusetts) is held at the time of hire, the second must be obtained within 90 days of start date.
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state.
• APCs in jurisdictions authorizing autonomous practice must have obtained approval from their licensing board. New hires eligible for autonomous practice must apply within 1 month of hire; those not eligible must begin working toward the requirement within 1 month and apply within 3 months of becoming eligible.
• Active Nurse Practitioner certification through a national board (e.g., American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or American Nurses Credentialing Center) in one of the following:
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult Nurse Practitioner
  • Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
  • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice).
• Ability to work scheduled shifts in accordance with scheduling policies.
• Proficient computer skills, including the ability to document medical information using written and electronic medical records.
• Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical experience as an APC.
• Active and unrestricted license in additional states.
• Experience meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social, and/or functional needs.
• Experience working in a nursing home or with seniors in an acute care facility.
• Understanding of geriatrics, chronic illness, and acute disease management.
• Understanding of advanced illness and end-of-life discussions.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Adaptability to change.

Pay

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $60.00 to $84.00 per hour. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on factors such as local labor markets, education, and work experience. Pay may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).