NP Optum Care at Home 20 HPW: Onslow, Pender, Duplin Counties, NC

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $20,000 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated in this Program. Part Time at 20 Hours Per Week – Full Time Available. Onslow, Pender, and Duplin Counties, NC.

Optum Home & Community Care is building an integrated care model that addresses patients’ physical, mental, and social needs. As a member of the Optum Care at Home team, you will help patients navigate the healthcare system and connect them to key support services.

• Perform an initial comprehensive assessment of all newly enrolled patients and provide ongoing care thereafter.
• Develop a patient management care plan upon enrollment and update it as needed when changes in condition warrant or following hospitalization.
• Meet with patients and/or their legal representatives to review newly developed or modified care plans; involve the PCP or supervising physician in these meetings, when applicable.
• Be comfortable with basic procedures of nursing care, including IV placement, blood draws, injections, Foley catheters, nasal packing, and wound care. New hire and annual skills check/training provided.
• Prescribe appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary acute admissions.
• Complete follow-up and post-discharge assessments according to documented standard operating procedure.
• Consult with hospital, emergency, or post-acute clinical team following notification of patient transfer.
• Educate patients and/or their legal representatives in disease processes affecting patients and ways to manage them effectively, as well as promoting wellness.
• Actively participate in ongoing meetings pertaining to patient care and clinical excellence.
• Implement HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery.
• Keep current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings, and journal reviews.
• Practice in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing or physician assistants.

• Current state RN/NP license or ability to obtain by start date.
• Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice).
• Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation. If you are driving a vehicle, you must comply with all terms of the Optum Motor Vehicle Safety policy.

• 2+ years of clinical NP experience in IM, Geriatrics, Primary Care, ED, Urgent Care, Home Health Care visits or similar setting.
• Proven excellent administrative and organizational skills and the ability to effectively communicate with seniors and their families.
• Proven computer literacy and ability to navigate the internet.

Compensation generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and a 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

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