Nurse Practitioner Per Diem - Senior Community Care

$5,000 Sign on Bonus External Candidates

Feeling overwhelmed? Overburdened with your workload? Lacking work/life balance? Don’t miss this ‘ONE OF A KIND’ unique opportunity with the company leading the way in healthcare! Patient Connect is one-time comprehensive visit designed for patients who have recently been hospitalized and are in a skilled rehab facility. The purpose of this 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. This position provides the NP multiple opportunities each day to use their experience and education in varying settings to provide guidance and compassion to a vulnerable population during a difficult transition in their healthcare.

Required Qualifications:

• For NPs - 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), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners (AG AC NP), Adult/Family or Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (ACNP), with preferred certification as ANP, FNP, or GNP

• For PAs - Certified through a national board: Graduate of an accredited degree program and currently board certified by the National Commission on Certification of (NCCPA)
• Active and unrestricted license in the state which you reside
• Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
• Ability to lift a 30-pound bag in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations
• Availability to work 24 hours per month, with expectations that 16 of the 24 hours/month could be during off-hours (after 5 pm, on weekends, and/or holidays) not to exceed 960 hours in a calendar year
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of hands-on post grad experience within Long Term Care
• Understanding of Geriatrics and Chronic Illness
• Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions
• Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records
• Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
• Adaptability to change

Washington Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $42.31 to $83.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all 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.