Flexible NP - Home Based Medical Care - Elbert County, GA - Part-time

pspanspanstrong$3,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates/strong/span/span/p p/p pspanspanstrongHome Base Medical Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Elbert County, GA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. /strong/span/span/p pspanspanstrong /strong/span/span/p pspanspanstrongAs a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. /strong/span/span/p pspanspan /span/span/p pspanspanAt Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while strongCaring. Connecting. Growing together/strong.   /span/span/p pspanspan /span/span/p pspanspanstrongPosition Highlights Primary Responsibilities:/strong/span/span/p ul lispanspanPractices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing or physician assistants /span/span/li lispanspanEstablishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, care givers, and/or their legal representatives, IDT members, PCPs, other collaborating physicians/providers, and facility staff when applicable /span/span/li lispanspanPerforms an initial comprehensive assessment on all newly enrolled patients and provides ongoing care thereafter. Develops a patient management care plan upon enrollment and updates it as needed when changes in condition warrant or following hospitalization. Meets with patients and/or their legal representatives to review newly developed or modified care plans; involves the PCP or supervising physician in these meetings, when applicable /span/span/li lispanspanCompletes follow-up and post-discharge assessments according to documented standard operating procedure /span/span/li lispanspanPrescribes appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary acute admissions /span/span/li lispanspanComfortable with basic procedures of nursing care, including IV placement, blood draws, injections, foley catheters, nasal packing, wound care, etc. New hire and annual skills check/training provided /span/span/li lispanspanConsults with hospital, emergency or post-acute clinical team following notification of patient transfer /span/span/li lispanspanEducates patients and/or their legal representatives in disease processes affecting patients and ways to manage them effectively, as well as to promote wellness /span/span/li lispanspanProvides counsel, support and education to staff as appropriate /span/span/li lispanspanActively participates in ongoing meetings pertaining to patient care and clinical excellence /span/span/li lispanspanImplements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery /span/span/li lispanspanKeeps current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings and journal reviews /span/span/li lispanspanPerform related duties as necessary and other duties as assigned /span/span/li /ul pspanspan /span/span/p pspanspanHome Base Medical Care, a part of Optum, was created to transform how healthcare is delivered to the most medically vulnerable members in our community. Our medical group provides home-based medical care to patients.Our clinical teams can spend quality-time caring for a smaller number of patients, giving all patients the space, respect, compassion and care they deserve. At Home Base Medical Care, our interdisciplinary teams collaboratively manage our complex patient panels. Join Home Base Medical Care to be part of a growing company full of purpose-driven, action-oriented, and compassionate team members working to dramatically transform healthcare for our communities. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone./span/span/p pspanspan /span/span/p pspanspanYou’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./span/span/pbr pspanspanstrongRequired Qualifications:/strong/span/span/p ul lispanspanCompletion of Nurse Practitioner accredited program /span/span/li lispanspanCurrent NP license /span/span/li lispanspanCurrent state RN license /span/span/li lispanspanKnowledge of long-term care, community resources and cost-effective alternatives regarding patient care delivery systems /span/span/li lispanspanAccess to reliable transportation; if you are driving a vehicle, you must comply with all the terms of the Optum Motor Vehicle Safety policy and Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation /span/span/li /ul pspanspan /span/span/p pspanspanstrongPreferred Qualifications:/strong/span/span/p ul lispanspan2+ years of clinical experience, primary care, home-based medical care, geriatrics or palliative care or emergency/urgent care /span/span/li lispanspanKnowledge of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPC codes /span/span/li lispanspanKnowledge of clinical standards of care /span/span/li lispanspanAwareness of NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Medicaid/Medicare contracts and benefit systems /span/span/li /ul pspanspan /span/span/p pspanspanPay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits re subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $43.22 to $77.21 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable./span/span/p pspanspan /span/span/p pspanspanemOptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations./em/span/span/p pspanspanem /em/span/span/p pspanspanemOptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment./em/span/span/p