Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem - Licensed CO, Required - Telephonic After Hours Remote

$3,500 Sign-on for External Candidates

Per Diem - Telephonic After-Hours Call - Nights, Weekends, Rotating Holidays

NP License either in CO or WA Required

Optum Home & Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group 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) product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at home in a nursing home, assisted living for senior housing. 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 care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Home and Community Care (HCC) program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program.

Required Qualifications:

• NP: Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program
  • Active CO or WA NP license
  • Active Nurse Practitioner certification through a national board:
    • NP: Board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with certification in one of the following:
      • Family Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult Nurse Practitioner
      • Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
      • Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
    • Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
    • 2+ years of clinical experience as an APC
    • Proven ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in the states you are working
    • Proven ability to work scheduled shifts in accordance with scheduling policies
    • Proven understanding of Geriatrics, Chronic Illness, and acute disease management
    • Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records
    • Willing or ability to work overnight, weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of clinical experience as an APC - Recent APP experience in one of the following: SNF, ICU, LTACH, Hospitalist, Emergency, ACNP, Critical Care - Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs - Experience working in a nursing home, or with seniors in an acute care facility - Understanding of advanced illness and end of life discussions - Proven ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships - Proven adaptability to change The hourly range for this role is $43.17 to $84.95 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.