Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Annual Wellness Visits at Multiple Locations - ProHealth Physicians, part of Optum

ProHealth Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live every day.

At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country.

Position Highlights

• The primary role is to conduct annual wellness exam, complete applicable screenings, address quality gaps in care, and conduct prospective chart reviews during unscheduled direct patient care hours and under the oversight of the CDQI Medical Director.
• Support specific targeted outreach such as homebound members, member facing events such as new member orientation and screenings, member appreciation events and preventative and health fair screenings or other corporate level programs.
• Assist in conducting clinical chart reviews.
• Work with the Network Team to assist in training and education programs.
• Complete Annual Health Assessment (AHA) to assess common conditions (both chronic and non-chronic conditions) and review of interim and episodic medical history and physical exam.
• Entering assessment and documentation into designated systems .
• Perform non-invasive ambulatory screening tests, confirmation of existing diagnosis and document additional conditions as appropriate.
• Assessment for gaps in current medical care, using current clinical guidelines.
• Assessment for adequacy of current medical management.
• Evaluation of urgent and emergent situations, with appropriate activation of the Emergency Medical System, as needed.
• Recommendations for disease management, screening and diagnostic tests and health promotion modalities.
• Assessment for need and recommendations for durable medical equipment.
• Health maintenance/health promotion and patient education.
• APC will give vaccines as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing [APRN or FNP] or Physician Assistant program
• Unrestricted Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant license in CT (or ability to obtain)
• Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the ANCC/AANP or certified as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA
• Unrestricted CSR and DEA license (or willing to obtain prior to start)

Connecticut Residents Only : The salary range for this role is $109,513 to $147,146 per year. 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.