Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem - Senior Care - Norfolk, VA - Optum

$3,500 sign‑on bonus for external candidates.

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating a new integrated care model that addresses an individual’s physical, mental, and social needs. As a member of the Senior Community Care (SCC) team, you will provide care to patients at home, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities for senior housing.

• 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 for NPs.
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state of practice (or ability to obtain by start date) with no current disciplinary actions or practice limitations.
• Active and unrestricted driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post‑hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice).
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state.
• Ability to navigate varied environments; sit, stand, kneel as needed to perform duties.

• One or more years of clinical experience as an APC (long‑term care setting preferred).
• Experience in geriatric medicine, long‑term care, senior living or home care settings.
• 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 ranges from $52.64 to $78.85 per hour. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and may increase over time based on productivity and performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 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. United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.