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Nurse Practitioner, House Calls - Per Assessment - Seattle, WA
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Seattle, WA Seattle, Washington |
About this job
Enjoy a flexible schedule! 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. 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.Do you have compassion and a passion to help others? Transforming healthcare and millions of lives as a result starts with the values you embrace and the passion you bring to achieve your life's best work. (sm)In this position, you will conduct in-home health assessments on enrolled Medicare Advantage members within a geographic area of responsibility. Your average visit will take 45-60 minutes and could include performing an annual health assessment, a post discharge visit, or visiting more complex members more than once per year. Primary Responsibilities
Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members
Review patient's past medical history and formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment
 Review current symptoms and identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management of treatment
Physical examination, medication review, and depression screening
Check vitals, conduct a physical exam that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick, and foot exam (as appropriate)
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)
Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members
Review patient's past medical history and formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment
 Review current symptoms and identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management of treatment
Physical examination, medication review, and depression screening
Check vitals, conduct a physical exam that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick, and foot exam (as appropriate)
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)
Requirements
Required Qualifications
 Active un-encumbered license to practice nursing in the assigned state
 Nurse Practitioner Certification from either the ANCC / AANP
 Minimum of one year clinical experience in their highest level of education
 Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and current auto insurance
Family Practice, Acute Care, Gerontology
Ability to obtain DEA licensure/Prescriptive Authority post-hire in states where applicable
Ability to spend at least 1hour 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 QualificationsÂ
Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology a plus
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
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.
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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Job Key Words: House Calls, Home Assessments, Home Health, NP Jobs, Nurse Practitioner Jobs, Geriatric, Hospice, per diem, part time, Seattle, WA, Washington
 Active un-encumbered license to practice nursing in the assigned state
 Nurse Practitioner Certification from either the ANCC / AANP
 Minimum of one year clinical experience in their highest level of education
 Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and current auto insurance
Family Practice, Acute Care, Gerontology
Ability to obtain DEA licensure/Prescriptive Authority post-hire in states where applicable
Ability to spend at least 1hour 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 QualificationsÂ
Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology a plus
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
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.
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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Job Key Words: House Calls, Home Assessments, Home Health, NP Jobs, Nurse Practitioner Jobs, Geriatric, Hospice, per diem, part time, Seattle, WA, Washington