Optum - Hialeah, FL
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Hialeah, FL
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
About the position
The Nurse Practitioner HouseCalls role at Optum involves providing in-home clinical assessments to patients, focusing on preventive care and health management. This position allows for flexible scheduling and requires significant travel across Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands, with no on-call, weekends, or holidays required. The role emphasizes a holistic approach to patient care, addressing physical, mental, and social needs.
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
- Current licensure in Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands is required
- Active NP license or ability to obtain by start date
- Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions
- Approval to practice autonomously or without formal supervision from their licensing board, if applicable
- Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification, or the ability to obtain by start date
- 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
- 1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education
- 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 eligible individuals
- Flexible scheduling with no on-call, weekends, or holidays required
- All travel expenses covered
- Base salary plus multiple incentives
