Nurse Practitioner Home Based Medical Care Job Pittsburgh Pennsylvania USA,Nursing

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $20,000 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated in this Program Home Base Medical Care, part of the Optum family is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Home-based Medical Care team in Surry, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Alleghany Counties, NC. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

Home Based Medical Care involves travel to patient residences. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Position Highlights &

Primary Responsibilities:

Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing or physician assistants
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with patients, care givers, and/or their legal representatives, IDT members, PCPs, other collaborating physicians/providers, and facility staff when applicable
Performs an initial comprehensive assessment on all newly enrolled patients and provides ongoing care thereafter. Develops a patient management care plan upon enrollment and updates it as needed when changes in condition warrant or following hospitalization. Meets with patients and/or their legal representatives to review newly developed or modified care plans; involves the PCP or supervising physician in these meetings, when applicable
Completes follow-up and post-discharge assessments according to documented standard operating procedure
Prescribes appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary acute admissions
Comfortable with basic procedures of nursing care, including IV placement, blood draws, injections, foley catheters, nasal packing, wound care, etc. New hire and annual skills check/training provided
Consults with hospital, emergency or post-acute clinical team following notification of patient transfer
Educates patients and/or their legal representatives in disease processes affecting patients and ways to manage them effectively, as well as to promote wellness
Provides counsel, support and education to staff as appropriate
Actively participates in ongoing meetings pertaining to patient care and clinical excellence
Implements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery
On-call for caseload during business hours. Participation in clinical after hours on-call program on rotational basis
Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings and journal reviews
Perform related duties as necessary and other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Current, unrestricted NP licensure in the State of Practice, or the ability to obtain by assigned start date
Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the State of Practice, or the ability to obtain by assigned start date
Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
Proven knowledge of long-term care, community resources and cost-effective alternatives regarding patient care delivery systems
Driver's License and access to reliable transportation; if you are driving a vehicle, you must comply with all the terms of the Optum Motor Vehicle Safety policy

Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years of clinical experience, primary care, home-based medical care, geriatrics or palliative care or emergency/urgent care
Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPC codes
Knowledge of clinical standards of care
Awareness of NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Medicaid/Medicare contracts and benefit systems

PLEASE NOTE

Employees must be in an active regular status. Employees must remain in role for a minimum of 12 months from the date of hire /rehire/transfer. If an employee leaves Home and Community, the student loan repayments will cease.
The employee must remain in an Advanced Practice Clinician or Physician role within Home and Community for 36 months to receive the full benefit of the student loan repayments.

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $104,500 - $156,000. 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. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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