Nurse Practitioner HouseCalls Hartford and New Haven County
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: New Britain
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Coverage area: Hartford and New Haven -CountiesJoin a leader in
the home health market: -Optum HouseCalls.Combine two of the
fastest-growing fields on the planet with a 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 data available wherever and whenever people need
it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and
start doing your life's best work.(sm). -Base Pay with a monthly
incentive plan, excellent benefits package, mileage allowance, flex
scheduling, more time with patients, less stress, no call, weekends
optional, generous annual PTO, "and more"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 of businesses. We're also the career home
for Nurse Practitioners who are eager to bring compassion and
passion, energy and focus to their work every day. Join us and
you'll discover a chance to build meaningful relationships with the
patients, their families and the health care providers who are
responsible for their care. -Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members, including
past medical history, review of symptoms, physical examination,
medication review and depression screening
- Responsible for checking vitals, conducting a physical exam
that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick and foot exam (as
appropriate)
- Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active
medical management in the furtherance of treatment
- Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using
clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your
assessment
- Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to
inform the PCP of potential gaps in care
- Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication
and compliance
- Comply with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of
protected health information (PHI)Since this position involves
in-home visits, the ability to work autonomously and travel will be
required. You should also be comfortable working with geriatric
patients who have a variety of health complications.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:
- Active, unencumbered license to practice nursing in the
assigned state
- Nurse Practitioner Certification from either the ANCC, AANP or
AACN as Adult, Geriatric, Family or Acute Care NP
- 1+ years of clinical experience in highest level of education
OR 3+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse
- Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to
travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
- Ability to obtain DEA licensure/prescriptive authority
post-hire in states where applicable
- Ability to spend at least 1 hour with a member in their home,
which may be in understaffed or remote areas, in the presence of
pets or individuals who are tobacco users
- Ability to lift a 30 pound bag in and out of car and to
navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and
configurations
- 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:
- Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine or
Endocrinology
- Home care or home visit experience
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills and the
ability to effectively communicate with seniors and their
families
- Computer literate and able to navigate the internet -To 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 at OptumCare. We're on a mission to change the
face of health care. As the largest health and wellness business in
the US, we help 58 million people navigate the health care system,
finance their health care needs and achieve their health and
well-being goals. Fortunately, we have a team of the best and
brightest minds on the planet to make it happen. Together we're
creating the most innovative ideas and comprehensive strategies to
help heal the health care system and create a brighter future for
us all. Join us and learn why there is no better place to do your
life's best work.(sm)OptumCare is committed to creating an
environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for
their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and
business support services to both owned and affiliated medical
practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part
and their physician employees have complete authority with regards
to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare's
support services do not interfere with or control the practice of
medicine by the medical practices or any of their
physicians.Connecticut Residents Only: The salary range for
Connecticut residents is $90,500 to $161,600. 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** The sign on bonus is
only available to external candidates. - Candidates who are
currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a
related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis
("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on
bonus.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 employmentJob Keywords: Long term care, LTC,
Assisted Living, Nursing Home, GCM, Geriatric Care Manager, -
Primary Care, ICU, PACU, Post Acute Care, Hospitalist, Home
Infusion, Dialysis, Hospice, LTAC, SNF, Internal Medicine, Primary
Care, Acute Care, Emergency, ER, Urgent Care
Keywords: UnitedHealth Group, New Britain , Nurse Practitioner HouseCalls Hartford and New Haven County, Healthcare , New Britain, Connecticut
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