Optum Long-term Care

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Salem
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

**This full-time position will be available starting in August 2022****UnitedHealth Group is not able to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position**Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with culture of performance, collaboration, and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliable. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model's success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Nurse Practitioners.Complex Adult and Geriatric Fellowship Program: -a joint venture between Optum and the George Washington University School of Nursing, this innovative twelve-month (12) fellowship experience will equip you with the skills to think critically and practice confidently in managing complex adults and geriatrics across care settings.In this role, you will provide primary care to patients in long term care settings; coordinate with their PCP and facility staff to deliver high quality care on-site. This is a flexible, autonomous role that creates enormous satisfaction for the NP as you impact the care and comfort of our aging population. You'll be building meaningful relationships with the residents and their families and the health care providers who are responsible for their care. -Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide preventative and primary care for patients in assigned skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities
• Work with primary care providers to provide the best care possible -
• Collaborate with the nursing staff and the patients' families
• Work with the facility's utilization review process
• In this role, you'll also explore and learn more about palliative care
• Successfully complete both didactic and clinical content.Fellowship Program Requirements:
  • Ability to complete didactic work after normal busines hours in a virtual classroom environment in addition to completion of independent assignments
  • Must pass all courses in accordance with the George Washington University standards
  • Commit a total of three years to Optum, including the fellowship yearYou'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:
    • Currently in final year of obtaining a Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited college / university or obtained degree within the last 18 months; degree must be obtained prior to start of employment
    • Current, unrestricted NP license in the state of assignment or the ability to obtain prior to start of fellowship
    • Nurse Practitioner national certification as ANP, FNP, or GNP required or the ability to obtain prior to start of fellowship
    • Ability to obtain DEA licensure/Prescriptive Authority post-hire in states where applicable prior to start of fellowship
    • Must reside in the region hired
    • Must meet the George Washington University's admissions criteria
    • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization (F-1 students with practical training and candidates requiring H-1Bs, TNs, etc. will not be considered)
    • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliancePreferred Qualifications:
      • Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA
      • A clinical background in adult, family or geriatric specialties
      • Intermediate level of proficiency in PC based word processing including Microsoft Word and OutlookTo protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.Careers with Optum. -Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do -your life's best work.(sm)Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.Job Keywords: -Nurse Practitioner Jobs, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, NP, long term care, LTC, Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Primary Care, ICU, Internal Medicine, Hospitalist, Emergency, Palliative care, Hospice, Fellowship, Residency, Post-Graduate, New Graduate

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