Nurse Practitioner - Home Visits, Portland, OR
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Salem
Posted on: January 19, 2023
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Job Description:
$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 -Sign-on Bonus for
individuals who have not previously participated in this program.
-Landmark Health, part of the Optum and UnitedHealth Group family
of businesses, was created to transform how healthcare is delivered
to the most medically vulnerable members in our community. Our
medical group provides home-based medical care to chronically ill
patients, many of whom are ill-equipped to navigate our
overwhelming healthcare system. -ObjectiveProvides medical care and
management to members served by the program and participates in
gathering clinical information for medical necessity determinations
for service requests. Works with the Landmark Health Medical
Director, Director of Health Services, Corporate Director of Health
Services, and UM staff in the development and/or implementation of
medical management policy, clinical protocols, utilization
management guidelines, and quality management programs. Dedicated
to improving the health and well-being of members, this position
collaborates with the PCP, and as needed, the health plan Medical
Director and other health professionals, to develop members' goals
of care in all phases of long-term care. -If you are located in
Portland, OR, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you
take on some tough challenges. -Primary Responsibilities:Practices
in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations
governing the practice of advanced practice nursingUnderstands and
complies with long-term care policies and procedures, including
those that regulate nursing facilities and assisted living
communitiesEstablishes and maintains effective relationships with
members and their legal representatives, facility staff, PCPs and
other collaborating physicians/providersPerforms an initial
comprehensive assessment on all newly enrolled members and
bi-annually thereafter. Develops a member management care plan upon
enrollment and updates it as needed when changes in condition
warrant or following hospitalization. Meets with members and/or
their legal representatives to review newly developed or modified
care plans; involves the PCP in these meetingsCompletes follow-up
and post-hospital assessments according to documented standard
operating procedurePrescribes appropriate diagnostics and
interventions to avoid unnecessary transfers/acute
admissionsConsults with hospital physicians following notification
of member transferCollaborates with UM staff and PCPs/facility
staff to enable medical necessity determinations for requested
medical servicesEducates members and/or their legal representatives
in disease processes affecting members and ways to manage them
effectively, as well as to promote wellnessProvides counsel,
support and education to facility staffSupports FCMs in developing
and providing in-service educational programs to facility
staffParticipates in management meetings that include, but may not
be limited to:Weekly case conference reviewsMonthly staff
meetingsSchedule Joint Operating Committee meetingsQuarterly
Quality Improvement Committee meetingsContinuing education/journal
club programsImplements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality
initiatives as directed by Corporate Health Services to ensure the
highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care
management and deliveryOn-call for caseload during business hours.
May require some participation in clinical on-call program as plan
expandsKeeps current on relevant medical and nursing research,
technology, and related issues by attending continuing education
courses, professional meetings and journal reviewsPerform related
duties as necessary and other duties as assignedCOMPETENCY:Problem
Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative
solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses
reason even when dealing with emotional topicsTechnical Skills -
Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and
development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge
and skills; shares expertise with othersCustomer Service - Manages
difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to
customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service;
responds to requests for service and assistance; meets
commitmentsInterpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict;
maintains confidentiality; listens to others; keeps emotions under
control and overcomes resistance when necessary; remains open to
new ideasOral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in
positive or negative situations; listens and seeks clarification;
responds openly to questions. Must be able to deal with frequent
change, delays, or unexpected eventsAttendance/Punctuality - Is
consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are
covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on
timeDependability - Follows instructions, responds to management
direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments;
commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an
alternate planInitiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes
self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities;
takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes
advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed;
generates suggestions for improving work and workflow -You'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:Education and/or
Experience:Completion of Nurse Practitioner accredited
programKnowledge of long-term care, community resources and
cost-effective alternatives regarding patient care delivery
systemsKnowledge of CPT, ICD-9 and HCPC codesKnowledge of clinical
standards of careLanguage Skills:Ability to read, analyze, and
interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to write
reports, business correspondence, and procedure manualsAbility to
effectively present information and respond to questions from
groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general
publicMathematical Skills:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and
divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimalsAbility to compute rate, ratio, and
percentReasoning Ability:Ability to solve practical problems and
deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization existsAbility to interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule
formComputer Skills:Knowledge of Windows 2000 and MS Office Word
Processing softwareCertificates, Licenses, Registrations:Current
state RN licenseCurrent NP licenseAccess to reliable
transportation; if you are driving a vehicle, you must comply with
all the terms of the Landmark Motor Vehicle Safety policyFull
COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role.
Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses
must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group
will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as
all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential
job functions with or without reasonable accommodation -Preferred
Qualifications:2+ years of clinical experienceAwareness about UM
standards, NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Milliman guidelines,
and Medicaid/Medicare contracts and benefit systems -Physical
Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or
feelThe employee is required to stand; walk and reach with hands
and armsThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10
poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus -Work Environment:The noise
level in the work environment is usually moderate -To protect the
health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we
serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all
employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to
beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require
full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, 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) -*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to
UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. -**PLEASE NOTE**
Employees must be in an active regular status. Employees must
remain in role for a minimum of 12 months from the date of hire
/rehire/transfer. - If an employee leaves Home and Community, the
student loan repayments will cease. - The employee must remain in
an Advanced Practice Clinician or Physician role within Home and
Community for 36 months to receive the full benefit of the student
loan repayments. - - - -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. -UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free
workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before
beginning employment.
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