NP - House Calls - Per Assessment - Worcester, MA

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Please note this role is slotted for 10 hours per week and there is flexibility to schedule any 8 hour or 10 hour shifts, 7 days a week, between 8am – 8pm

Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our HouseCalls team in Worcester, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.

As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you’ll provide annual clinical assessments to patients in the comfort of their homes. This important preventive care helps identify and reduce health risks for patients, in addition to coordinating appropriate follow-up care to improve health and well-being.

At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practice within Home and Community Care are creating something new in health care. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

HouseCalls Nurse Practitioners conduct in-home health assessments on enrolled Medicare Advantage members. A HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner will complete visits on members within a geographic area of responsibility. The nature of the HouseCalls visit can vary and could include performing an annual health assessment, a post discharge visit, or visiting more complex members more than once per year. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members. Average visit is 45-60 minutes in length. Assessment is performed and completed electronically. HouseCalls Assessment includes: 
  • Past medical history 
  • Review of systems 
  • Medication review 
  • Evidence-based practice screenings 
• Checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes point of care testing (as appropriate)
• Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment
• Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment
• Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform member’s PCP of potential gaps in care
• Identify needs and opportunities to generate clinical referrals appropriately
• Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately
• Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance

You’ll 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:

• NP license and national certification (ANCC or AANP, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP license in state of assignment) active, unencumbered licensure free any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice. May be requested to obtain additional licensure supported by business
• Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification 
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting 
• Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology 
• Home Health care or home visit experience 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   

• Excellent administrative, organizational, and verbal skills 
• Professional image and behavior 
• Solid communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population
• Proficient with electronic medical records, the internet and access to a personal computer
• Ability to work independently
• Detail oriented
• Dependable and reliable
• Ability to lift 30-pound bag in and out of car and up and down steps, as needed
• Ability to obtain reliable transportation in order to complete home visit assessments
• Ability to navigate public transportation, if required
• Ability to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations
• Ability to sit, stand and kneel, as needed, to perform physical assessment

This role’s wage is based on a per visit amount that falls in the range of $90 to $155, and actual earnings will vary based on number of visits performed. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.   

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.