NP, Sr. Community Care, Per Diem - Lane County, OR
Company: Optum
Location: Salem
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
$5,000 Sign on Bonus External CandidatesOptum Home & Community
Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is
creating something new in health care. We are uniting
industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that
holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social
needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and
anywhere. As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC)
product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in
a nursing home, assisted living for senior housing. This
life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to
care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for
patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting.
Growing together. 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. Serving millions of Medicare and Medicaid patients,
Optum is the nation's largest health and wellness business and a
vibrant, growing member of the UnitedHealth Group family. We're
also the career home for Nurse Practitioners who bring compassion
and passion, energy and focus to their work every day. This role is
within our SNF Patient Connect program. Optum Senior Community Care
provides the Patient Connect Program for United Healthcare members
in a short stay/transitional setting with focus on reduction in
30-day hospital readmissions, improved completeness and coding
accuracy of diagnosis and medical record documentation, increased
closure of STAR/HEDIS quality measures, improved completion rates
of Advanced Care Planning Directives, and improved patient and
family satisfaction and discharge and post discharge support. The
Optum practitioner will provide a one-time comprehensive health
assessment for the member in collaboration with the case management
team to support better care coordination and health outcomes. This
is an autonomous role that creates enormous satisfaction for the NP
as you impact the care and support of our population. This is a per
diem position, serving Clackamas County, OR. Per diem employees are
required to have availability for a minimum of 10 hours per week
with a maximum of 960 hours a year. Flexible schedule - days,
evenings, weekends. If you want more meaning in your career - as a
clinician or a business professional - take this opportunity and
apply. Primary Responsibilities:Work with primary care physicians
to provide the best care possibleCollaborate with the nursing staff
and the patients' familiesCollaboration with case management
teamDocumentation, coding, and gap closure 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:Certified Nurse
Practitioner through a national boardFor 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 Active and unrestricted
license in the state which you reside Current active DEA
licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire,
per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to
client and/or patient sites within a designated area Ability to
lift a 30-pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a
variety of dwelling conditions and configurations Availability to
work 24 hours per month, with expectations that 16 of the 24
hours/month could be during off-hours (after 5 pm, on weekends,
and/or holidays) not to exceed 960 hours in a calendar yearAbility
to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your
state Preferred Qualifications:1+ years of hands-on post grad
experience within Long Term CareUnderstanding 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 Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive
customer relationships Proven adaptability to change At
UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission. 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.
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