$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $20,000 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated in this ProgramnnFor those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.nnWe're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model's success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Nurse Practitioners.nnThe Optum at Home (OAH) Dual Special Needs Plan (DSNP) program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of patients (beneficiaries) in their place of residence. The OAH program combines Optum trained clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team, comprised of the Optum at Home team of clinicians as well as community-based health care professionals (e.g., PCP, specialists, behavioral health, pharmacy, and other providers). Optum providers serve people in their own homes through annual evaluations, longitudinal visits for higher risk beneficiaries, and care coordination during transitions from the hospital or nursing home and ongoing care managementnnNurse practitioners (NP) function in the role of the Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) within the Optum at Home, providing care to our highest-risk health plan beneficiaries. The APC is part of an interdisciplinary team that includes a Case Manager (RN and/or BHA), Care Navigator, Optum Pharmacy, and other supporting team members. APCs support all aspects of patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations. APCs provide general and preventative care, interventional care, point of care testing, patient/caretaker education, and medication prescribing during in-home, telephonic, and virtual visits with the interdisciplinary team.nnThe APC is a licensed practitioner who works under a collaborative agreement (protocol) with a supervising physician (If applicable by State). The protocol is a written document in which the physician gives the NP authority to perform medical acts and agrees to be available for immediate consultation if necessary. The APC is responsible for managing health problems and coordinating health care for the Optum at Home beneficiaries in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the nursing standards of care. This includes (but is not limited to) assessment of health status, diagnosis, development of plan of care, implementation of treatment plan, ongoing evaluation of patient status and response to the plan of care, and ordering drugs, treatments and diagnostic studies. Clinical management is conducted in collaboration with other care team members.nnPrimary Responsibilities:nnPerform comprehensive age-appropriate assessments for complex and chronically ill patients with the frequency established in the model of carennEffectively manage medical and behavioral conditions, acute and chronic, in collaboration with the member’s team of care providers (e.g., PCP, specialists)nnEnsure accurate and complete ICD 10 condition documentation with supportive evidence of diagnosis Provide acute, follow-up, and post-hospitalization evaluation to engage resources and strategies to address medical, functional, and social barriers to carennDevelop a collaborative relationship with the team ofhealth care providers, while acting as an advocate for the patient’s goals of carennOrder and interprets diagnostic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needsnnPrescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalitiesnnImplement interventions to support goals to regain or maintain physiologic stability; monitoring the effectiveness of interventionsnnFacilitate the patient’s transition within and between health care settings in collaboration with the primary care physician and other treating physiciansnnProvide patients and caregivers with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, condition trajectory, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient visit.nnConduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations to identify and prioritize the patient’s goals of care for treatment plan developmentnnVerify and document that the patient understands diagnosis, treatment and follow up recommendationsnnActively participate in organizational quality initiatives, peer support, and mentoring activitiesnnParticipate in collaborative multidisciplinary team meetings to optimize clinical integration, efficiency, and effectiveness of service deliverynnMaintain credentials essential for practice, to include licensure, certification, and CMEnnDemonstrate a commitment to the mission, core values and goals of UnitedHealthcare and its healthcare delivery including the ability to integrate values of compassion, integrity, performance, innovation and relationships in the care provided to our membersnnYou’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.nnRequired Qualifications:nnGraduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner (NP) ProgramnnCurrent Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Licensure with unrestricted license in good standingnnBoard Certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AG AC NP) in addition to Adult/Family or Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (ACNP)nnActive Prescriptive Authority in the state of professional licensure (unless prohibited by state regulations)nnSolid computer skills, including Electronic Medical RecordnnAbility to travel 75% of time for field-based regional travel (This role requires you to travel from one appointment to the next. Should you be driving on your own, you must provide proof of a valid driver’s license from appropriate government authorities, to ensure compliance with the law)nnPreferred Qualifications:nn2+ years in practice (community or long-term care setting preferred)nnExperience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needsnnAdvanced knowledge of and experience with symptom managementnnUnderstanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussionsnnAwareness of health literacy and health equity in patient care settingsnnAbility to work with diverse care teams in a variety of settingsnnExperience working with patients in non-clinical settingsnnEffective time management and communication skillsnnWashington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.nnDiversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.nnOptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment