Nurse Practitioner Licensed in OH - Telephonic On Call - Remote

Telephonic On Call - Days, Nights, Weekends, Rotating Holidays

$10K Sign on Bonus

Experience Preferred: high-acuity geriatric care (e.g., SNF, LTACH, CC, Hospitalist, ICU, Emergency, etc.)--able to rapidly assess, diagnose, develop and articulate a plan of care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Available on provided telephonic platform, both taking and placing calls to coordinate care for members between facilities, hospitals, and Optum field colleagues
• Utilize EMR proficiently to provide acute care to members during overnight and weekend and holiday hours
• Primary Care Delivery
• Manage both medical and behavioral, chronic, and acute conditions effectively, and in collaboration with a physician or specialty provider
• Responsible for ensuring encounter is documented appropriately to support the diagnosis at that visit
• Attend and complete all mandatory educational training requirements
• Care Coordination
• Monitor the needs of members and families while facilitating any adjustments to the plan of care as situations and conditions change
• Review orders and interventions for appropriateness and response to treatment to identify the most effective plan of care that aligns with the member’s needs and wishes
• Program Enhancement Expected Behaviors
• Regular and effective communication with internal and external parties including physicians, members, key decision-makers, nursing facilities, HCC staff and other provider groups
• Ability to meet shift scheduling requirements, and attendance expectations

Required Qualifications:

• Active OH NP license or ability to obtain by start date. Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice, or ability to obtain by start date
• Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP license in state of assignment by start date
• Current active DEA licensure or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
• Availability to work assigned weekends, weekdays/nights and pre-assigned holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hands-on postgrad 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

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

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 $104,500 to $156,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.