Nurse Practitioner-Watertown, New York
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Jefferson
Posted on: November 19, 2023
Job Description:
$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus For
Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated In This
ProgramOptum 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. -The Senior Community Care
(SCC) program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program
that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of
members in a facility setting. The APC within SCC provides care to
our highest-risk health plan members and is part of an
interdisciplinary team.Standard Schedule: -Monday to Friday 8am to
5pm, no after hours, no holidays, no weekends.Primary
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments -
- Manage members through an acute medical situation or an
exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing,
diagnostics, interventions
- Manage members during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation
episode
- 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
educationYou'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:
- Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor
of Nursing Practice program -
- Active and unrestricted license in the state of employment
- Active Nurse Practitioner certification through a national
board
- Board certified through the American Academy of Nurse
Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with
certification in one of the following:
- Family Nurse Practitioner -
- Adult Nurse Practitioner -
- Gerontology Nurse Practitioner -
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner -
- Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability
to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in
state of practice) (SCC04)
- 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 -
- Access to reliable transportation -Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ years of clinical experience in practice (long-term care
setting)
- Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with
complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
- 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
recordsAbout OptumCare: -At OptumCare, we've found that putting
clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives.
Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and
progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17
million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and
9,000 advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working
in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within
care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and
driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at
www.workatoptum.com. -Would you thrive with OptumCare?
- Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
- Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality
care, not volume?
- Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering
teams?
- Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
- Do you want to be part of something better? -New York Residents
Only: The salary range for New York residents is $85,000 to
$167,300 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but
not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.**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. -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: OptumCare is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers 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. -OptumCare is a drug-free
workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before
beginning employment. -
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