Per Assessment, Nurse Practitioner - Kings and Richmond Counties

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings in a concise/comprehensive manner that is compliant with documentation requirements and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations
• Ensure that all diagnoses are ICD10, coded accurately, and documented appropriately to support the diagnosis at that visit
• Ensure that all quality elements are addressed and documented
• The APC will do an initial medication review
• Attend and complete all mandatory educational and computer/virtual training requirements
• Travel between care sites mandatory

• Care Coordination

  • Communicate with the patient and necessary team members regarding any medical concerns at the time of your visit

• Program Enhancement Expected Behaviors

  • Exhibit original thinking and creativity in the development of new and improved methods and approaches to concerns/issues
  • Function independently and responsibly with minimal need for supervision
  • Ability to enter available hours into web-based application, at least one month prior to available work time
  • Demonstrate initiative in achieving individual, team, and organizational goals and objectives
  • Participate in SCC quality initiatives
  • Availability to check Optum email intermittently for required trainings, communications, and monthly scheduling

Required Qualifications:

• For NPs - Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board:

  • 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 license in the state which you reside
• 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 10 hours per week
• 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 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
• Proven ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
• Proven adaptability to change

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. 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. 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.