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Home Assessment Nurse Practitioner - Lancaster, CA , Per Diem - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Lancaster, CA Lancaster, California |
About this job
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Enjoy a flexible schedule! Home Assessment Opportunites available throughout California both full-time and per diem. Locations include:
Lancaster/Palmdale/Santa Clarita
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The OPTUM Home Assessment program offers the opportunity to complete a full history and physical assessment for patients in the comfort of their own home during a single visit. The Home Assessment Nurse Practitioner position offers the opportunity to do these assessments on a full-time or part-time basis. The Nurse Practitioner is provided the necessary equipment and medical supplies needed to perform the assessments, and is required to submit documentation at the completion of the assessment. This position requires travel to patients' homes or nursing homes. Mileage is reimbursed per company policy
Requirements
- Active un-encumbered license to practice nursing in the state of California
- Nurse Practitioner Certification from either the ANCC/AANP
- Geriatric or adult medicine specialty a plus.
- Minimum of 1 year experience.
- Valid driver's license and required liability insurance for personal vehicle.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with elderly and chronically ill patients and families. Chronic illnesses include Alzheimer's, dementia and mental health conditions.
- Understanding of duals populations who are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid is beneficial
- Comfortable working independently in a home-visit setting as well as skilled nursing facility.
- Willingness and ability to travel within the agreed upon territory to conduct home assessments either via their personal vehicle or public transportation, during typical business hours.
- Ability to spend 1-2 hours at a time with a member in their home, which may be in understaffed/remote areas, in the presence of pets, or members/family members that are tobacco users.
- Willingness to perform procedures for self and other provider's patients.
- Familiarity with ICD-9 and CPT-4 coding.
- Bi-lingual or multi-lingual a plus.
- BCLS
OptumHealth, which is a company managed by a UnitedHealth Group affiliate, offers proactive, high touch services that are provider-led and patient-centric, delivering care to the patient in their individual residence, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living or other congregate housing.
OptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.
OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.
At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.
OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.
At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing
Job Keywords: Job, Nurse Practitioner, NP, home assessments, home care, home health,flexible, per diem, CA, California, Santa Clarita, Palmsdale, Lancaster
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