NP Clinic Outpatient

Optum Home & Community Care part of the UnitedHealth Group 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 individuals physical mental and social needs helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.

As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) product we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in a nursing home assisted living for senior housing. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care.

Were connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Were fast becoming the nations 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 models success but the efforts care and commitment of our Nurse Practitioners.

Serving millions of Medicare and Medicaid patients Optum is the nations largest health and wellness business and a vibrant growing member of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. You have found the best place to advance your advanced practice nursing career. As an CCM Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant per diem you will provide care to Optum members and be responsible for the delivery of medical care services in a periodic or intermittent basis.

Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:
Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board
o For NPs: Graduate of an accredited masters degree in Nursing (MSN) program and board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AG AC NP) Adult/Family or Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) with preferred certification as ANP FNP or GNP
Active and unrestricted APC license in the State of New Jersey
Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
Drivers license and access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
Ability to move a 30-pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations
Availability to work 24 hours per month with expectations that 16 of the 24 hours/month could be during off-hours (after 5 pm on weekends and/or holidays) not to exceed 960 hours in a calendar year
Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement if applicable in your state

Preferred Qualifications:
1 years of hands-on post grad experience within Long Term Care
Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records
Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
Adaptability to change