Nurse Practitioner - Middlesex and Union Counties, NJ - Senior Care

UnitedHealth Group - Rahway, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Rahway, NJ

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About the position

The Nurse Practitioner role at Optum focuses on providing comprehensive care to senior patients in various settings, including home care and assisted living. This position is part of the Senior Community Care (SCC) product, which aims to improve patient outcomes through effective care coordination and support. The role involves conducting health assessments, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring quality care delivery to reduce hospital readmissions and enhance patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Work with primary care physicians to provide the best care possible
• Collaborate with the nursing staff and the patients' families
• Collaboration with case management team
• Documentation, coding, and gap closure

Requirements

• Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board
• Graduate of an accredited master's degree in Nursing (MSN) program
• Board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Active and unrestricted license to practice in the State of New Jersey
• Access to reliable transportation for travel to client and/or patient sites
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable

Nice-to-haves

• 1+ years of hands-on post grad experience within Long Term Care
• Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
• Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
• Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
• Ability to lift a 30-pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations

Benefits

• $20,000 Sign On Bonus for External Candidates