NP Home Based Medical Care , Carteret County, NC

$5,000 Sign On Bonus For External Candidates

10 Hours Per Week - Providers can work flexible hours between 8AM-8PM, seven days a week

Home Base Medical Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Part Time Nurse Practitioner to join our Home-based Medical Care team to see patients for 10 hours per week in Carteret County, 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.

• 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, including visits to address changes in condition
• Develops a patient management care plan upon enrollment and updates it as needed when changes in condition warrant or following hospitalization
• Consults with Physician Leaders and coordinate with PCP in these decisions as available
• Comfortable with basic procedures of episodic nursing care, including IV placement, blood draws, injections, foley catheters, nasal packing, basic wound care, etc. New hire and annual skills training provided
• Performs post discharge visits to ensure patient stability is consistent with their goals of care
• Participates in HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery
• Participates in clinical after hours on-call program on rotational basis

• Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Current, unrestricted NP licensure in State of Practice, or the ability to obtain by assigned start date
• Nurse Practitioner must actively hold, unrestricted RN licensure in 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)
• 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

• 2+ years of clinical experience, primary care, home-based medical care, geriatrics, palliative care, emergency/urgent care, or similar setting
• Proven knowledge of long-term care, community resources and cost-effective alternatives regarding patient care delivery systems
• Proven knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPC codes
• Proven knowledge of clinical standards of care
• Demonstrated awareness of NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Medicaid/Medicare contracts and benefit systems

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

The hourly pay for this role will range from $43.22 to $77.21 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Optum Care 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.

Optum Care is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.