Nurse Practitioner - $20k Sign-On Bonus - Cumberland County, NC

Optum - Fayetteville, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Fayetteville, NC

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About the position

Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Home-based Medical Care team in Cumberland County, NC. This role involves providing home-based medical care to complex, chronic patients, focusing on improving their health and well-being. The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care that addresses physical, mental, and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Practices in accordance with state laws and regulations governing advanced practice nursing.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Performs initial comprehensive assessments on newly enrolled patients and provides ongoing care.
• Develops and updates patient management care plans as needed.
• Meets with patients and legal representatives to review care plans, involving the PCP when applicable.
• Completes follow-up and post-discharge assessments according to standard operating procedures.
• Prescribes appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary acute admissions.
• Performs basic nursing procedures such as IV placement, blood draws, and wound care.
• Consults with clinical teams following patient transfers.
• Educates patients and caregivers on disease processes and wellness management.
• Participates in ongoing meetings related to patient care and clinical excellence.
• Implements quality initiatives to ensure high standards of care.
• On-call for caseload during business hours and participates in after-hours on-call program.

Requirements

• Completion of Nurse Practitioner accredited program.
• Current NP license.
• Current state RN license.
• Knowledge of long-term care and community resources for patient care delivery.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years of clinical experience in primary care, home-based medical care, geriatrics, or palliative care.
• Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10, and HCPC codes.
• Awareness of NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, and Medicaid/Medicare contracts.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting with the first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays.
• Medical Plan options with Health Spending Account or Health Saving Account participation.
• Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Education Reimbursement and Employee Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Voluntary Benefits including pet insurance and legal insurance.