HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner - Kansas and Nebraska Statewide Traveler

Optum - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Shawnee, KS

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About the position

Join Optum as a HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner, where you will be part of a Nurse Practitioner-led model of care that focuses on providing personalized healthcare to patients in their homes. This role is designed for those who are passionate about keeping patients healthy and improving their quality of life. As a traveler, you will have the flexibility to live anywhere within Kansas or Nebraska while traveling approximately 85% of the time to conduct in-home assessments. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fulfilling environment that prioritizes work-life balance, with no on-call duties, weekends, or holidays required. In this role, you will perform annual clinical assessments, which include evaluating patients' past medical histories, conducting comprehensive physical exams, and performing evidence-based practice screenings. You will also be responsible for identifying diagnoses that will inform care management and treatment plans. Your assessments will play a crucial role in communicating potential gaps in care to the patients' primary care providers, ensuring that members receive the support they need. The HouseCalls team has achieved a remarkable 99% member satisfaction rate, reflecting the positive impact of this model of care. Optum is committed to transforming care delivery through innovative and personal approaches. As one of the largest employers of Advanced Practice Clinicians, we offer unparalleled career development opportunities, allowing you to grow in your profession while making a difference in the lives of others. You will be recognized and rewarded for your performance in an environment that challenges you and provides clear direction for success.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home assessments including an evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam
• Perform evidence-based practice screenings including point of care testing (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 member's PCP of potential gaps in care
• Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately
• Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance

Requirements

• Active NP license or ability to obtain by start date, unencumbered and free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions
• Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification, or ability to obtain by start date
• 1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting
• Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound bag, navigating stairs, and performing physical assessments
• Access to reliable transportation to travel up to 85% within licensed states

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology
• Home Health care or home visit experience
• May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas

Benefits

• $40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $25,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
• Flexible scheduling with the ability to flex time over a 7-day work week
• No on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required
• Career development opportunities within Optum