Nurse Practitioner, Per Assessment - Patient Connect - Jefferson, St. Charles, Madison, Monroe

$3,500 Sign‑on Bonus for External Candidates

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. As a team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) team, we work to provide care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing and assisted living settings.

This life‑changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This role is a one‑time comprehensive visit designed for patients who have recently been hospitalized and are in a skilled rehab facility. The purpose of the visit is to ensure a smooth transition from rehab to home and to prevent readmission. During this visit you will capture STAR measures, educate the patient, and document all their acute and chronic diagnoses.

As a Nurse Practitioner, you will not be managing care but will be communicating pertinent findings to the attending and facility staff. You will not bear the heavy responsibility for orders, treatments, and follow‑up. You will have the autonomy you deserve, allowing you to work independently.

• Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings in a concise manner that is compliant with documentation requirements and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations.
• Ensure that all diagnoses are ICD‑10 coded accurately and documented appropriately to support the diagnosis at the visit.
• Ensure that all quality elements are addressed and documented.
• Conduct an initial medication review.
• Attend and complete all mandatory educational and computer/virtual training requirements.
• Travel between care sites is mandatory.
• Care coordination: communicate with the patient and necessary team members regarding any medical concerns at the time of your visit.
• Program Enhancement Expected Behaviors:
  • Exhibit original thinking and creativity in the development of new and improved methods and approaches to concerns/issues.
  • Function independently and responsibly with minimal need for supervision.
  • Enter available hours into the web‑based application at least one month prior to the available work time.
  • Demonstrate initiative in achieving individual, team, and organizational goals and objectives.
  • Participate in SCC quality initiatives.
  • Check Optum email intermittently for required trainings, communications, and monthly scheduling.

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Missouri.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board: graduate of an accredited master’s degree in nursing (MSN) program and board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Preferred certification is ANP, FNP, or GNP.
• Ability to move a 30‑pound bag in and out of a car and navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations.
• Availability to work 10 hours per week.
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area.
• Proficient computer skills, including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records.

• 1+ years of Nursing Home experience.
• Experience in 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.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $90 to $155 per hour. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer a…