NP Clinic Outpatient

$20000 Sign-on Bonus or $40000 Student Loan Repayment Bonus available for individuals who have not previously participated in this program * For those who want to invent the future of health care heres your opportunity. Were going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. 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. The Optum at Home (OAH) Dual Special Needs Plan (DSNP) 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 OAH program combines Optum trained clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team comprised of the Optum at Home team of clinicians as well as community-based health care professionals (e.g. PCP specialists behavioral health pharmacy and other providers). Optum providers serve people in their own homes through annual evaluations longitudinal visits for higher risk beneficiaries and care coordination during transitions from the hospital or nursing home and ongoing care management Nurse practitioners (NP) function in the role of the Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) within the Optum at Home providing care to our highest-risk health plan beneficiaries. The APC is part of an interdisciplinary team that includes a Case Manager (RN and/or BHA) Care Navigator Optum Pharmacy and other supporting team members. APCs support all aspects of patient care including diagnosis treatments and consultations. APCs provide general and preventative care interventional care point of care testing patient/caretaker education and medication prescribing during in-home telephonic and virtual visits with the interdisciplinary team. The APC is a licensed practitioner who works under a collaborative agreement (protocol) with a supervising physician (If applicable by State). The protocol is a written document in which the physician gives the NP authority to perform medical acts and agrees to be available for immediate consultation if necessary. The APC is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for the Optum at Home beneficiaries in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care. This includes (but is not limited to) assessment of health status diagnosis development of plan of care implementation of treatment plan ongoing evaluation of patient status and response to the plan of care and ordering drugs treatments and diagnostic studies. Clinical management is conducted in collaboration with other care team position will required 80-100% travel to patient homes/residences in the Washington DC area all zip codes Primary Responsibilities:Perform comprehensive age-appropriate assessments for complex and chronically ill patients with the frequency established in the model of careEffectively manage medical and behavioral conditions acute and chronic in collaboration with the members team of care providers (e.g. PCP specialists)Ensure accurate and complete ICD 10 condition documentation with supportive evidence of diagnosis Provide acute follow-up and post-hospitalization evaluation to engage resources and strategies to address medical functional and social barriers to careDevelop a collaborative relationship with the team of health care providers while acting as an advocate for the patients goals of careOrder and interprets diagnostic tests relative to patients age-specific needsPrescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalitiesImplement interventions to support goals to regain or maintain physiologic stability; monitoring the effectiveness of interventionsFacilitate the patients transition within and between health care settings in collaboration with the primary care physician and other treating physiciansProvide patients and caregivers with counseling and education regarding health maintenance disease prevention condition trajectory diagnosis treatment and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations to identify and prioritize the patients goals of care for treatment plan developmentVerify and document that the patient understands diagnosis treatment and follow up recommendationsActively participate in organizational quality initiatives peer support and mentoring activitiesParticipate in collaborative multidisciplinary team meetings to optimize clinical integration efficiency and effectiveness of service deliveryMaintain credentials essential for practice to include licensure certification and CMEDemonstrate a commitment to the mission core values and goals of UnitedHealthcare and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of compassion integrity performance innovation and relationships in the care provided to our members 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 Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) ProgramCurrent Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure with unrestricted license in good standing in Maryland or the ability to obtain prior to start dateBoard Certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AG AC NP) in addition to Adult/Family or Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (ACNP)Active Prescriptive Authority in the state of professional licensure (unless prohibited by state regulations)Solid computer skills including Electronic Medical RecordAbility to travel 75-80% of time for field-based regional travel (This role requires you to travel from one appointment to the next. Should you be driving on your own you must provide proof of a valid drivers license from appropriate government authorities to ensure compliance with the law) Washington DC area all zip codes Preferred Qualifications:2 years in practice (community or long-term care setting preferred)Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral social and/or functional needsAdvanced knowledge of and experience with symptom managementUnderstanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussionsAwareness of health literacy and health equity in patient care settingsAbility to work with diverse care teams in a variety of settingsExperience working with patients in non-clinical settingsEffective time management and communication skills Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets education work experience certifications 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 re subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us youll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $104500 to $156000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.