Nurse Practitioner, Regional Traveler PA, VA, DE and MD

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated in this Program

*This role will travel throughout the entire state of PA, VA, DE and MD*

Will require being away from home for extended times/great incentive pay!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical coverage for the primary APC during periods of PTO or short/long term absences
• Manage members through an acute medical situation or an exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing, diagnostics, and interventions
• Manage members during a short term, sub-acute rehabilitation episode
• Conduct comprehensive assessments
• Effectively manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral conditions
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
• Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education

Required Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted license in the state of PA, VA, DE and MD or ability to obtain by start date
• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant through a national board
  • For NPs: Graduate of an accredited master's degree in Nursing (MSN) program and 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
  • For PAs: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program and currently board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
• 1+ years of hands-on post grad experience (long-term care setting preferred)
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
• Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand, and kneel to perform physical assessment
• Driver's License and access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social, and/or functional skills
• 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

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 $89,900 to $160,600 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.