Nurse Practitioner - SCC - Bangor, Penobscot - Maine - Per Diem

Job Summary

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam.
• Perform evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing as appropriate.
• Support members during a short-term sub-acute rehabilitation episode.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions.
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations.
• Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education.

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care.
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state of practice or ability to obtain by start date without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations.
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire per state regulations (unless prohibited).
• Active and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state.
• Ability to navigate varied environments and perform job duties.

• 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (long-term care setting preferred).
• Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living or home care setting.
• Experience meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs.
• Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness.
• Understanding of Advanced Illness and end-of-life discussions.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology.

• Compensation range: $53.00 – $79.00 per hour, including base pay and bonus, based on local labor markets, education, work experience and productivity.
• Benefits: comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility requirements).
• Sign-on bonus: $5,000 for external candidates.
• Weekday M-F availability, within 8a-8p timeframe preferred; no on-call or holiday required.

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

United Health Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. United Health Group is a drug-free workplace.