Nurse Practitioner House Calls Part Time ( GA -Ben Hill, Dodge, Jeff Davis and Wilcox) 24 hrs

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 is your opportunity to join a group of professionals and clinicians who are working to improve health care for people over 50. Every day, we're collaborating to improve the health and wellbeing of the fastest growing segment of our nation's population. And we're doing it with an intense amount of dedication. 
 
Here, you will discover a culture that grows through challenge, that evolves by being flexible, that succeeds by staying true to our mission to make health care work effectively and efficiently for seniors. Put your best to work for us, and discover extraordinary opportunities for growth.
 
House Calls Nurse Practitioners conduct in-home health assessments on enrolled Medicare Advantage members within a geographic area of responsibility.  While the average visit is 45-60 minutes, the nature of the House Calls visit can vary and could include performing an annual health assessment, a post discharge visit, or visiting more complex members more than once per year.
 
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Enjoy a flexible schedule!
 
Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members. House Calls Assessment includes:

Past medical history
Review of systems
Physical examination
Medication review
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)

Required Qualifications:

Active un-encumbered license to practice nursing in the assigned state
Nurse Practitioner Certification from either the ANCC/AANP
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and current auto insurance
Family Practice, Adult, Gerontology
Prescriptive Authority in the state of assignment
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 members/family members that are tobacco users
Ability to lift 30 pound bag in and out of car and up and down steps
Ability to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations
Ability to sit, stand and kneel as needed to perform physical assessment
Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of one year clinical experience in their highest level of education OR experience as an Registered Nurse in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology
Home care or home visit experience
Excellent administrative, organizational and verbal skills
Follow established dress code
Effective communication skills with seniors
Computer literate and able navigate the Internet
Ability to work independently
Detail oriented
Dependable and reliable
Optum 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 & PerformanceDiversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/VUnitedHealth 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.UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. Already Fortune 6, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.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.