Nurse Practitioner HouseCalls Statewide Traveler Pennsylvania
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Allentown
Posted on: November 23, 2022
Job Description:
Full Time Statewide Traveler Pennsylvania HouseCalls $40,000
Student Loan Repayment or $25,000 Sign-on Bonus for external
candidatesCombine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet
with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and
this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that
is improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about
another gadget; it is about making health care data available
wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is
no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use
your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to
be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm) HouseCalls
Nurse Practitioners conduct in-home health assessments on enrolled
Medicare Advantage members. A HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner will
complete visits on members within a geographic area of
responsibility. The nature of the HouseCalls visit can vary and
could include performing an annual health assessment, a post
discharge visit, or visiting more complex members more than once
per year. Primary Responsibilities:
Conduct in-home assessments on health
plan members. Average visit is 45-60 minutes in length. Assessment
is performed and completed electronically. HouseCalls Assessment
includes:
Past medical history Review of
systems Medication review Evidence-based practice screenings
Checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes point of
care testing (as appropriate)Identify diagnoses to be used in care
management and active medical management in the furtherance of
treatmentFormulate a list of current and past medical conditions
using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your
assessmentCommunicate findings in your assessment that will be used
to inform member's PCP of potential gaps in careIdentify needs and
opportunities to generate clinical referrals appropriatelyIdentify
urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriatelyEducate
members on topics such as disease process, medication, and
complianceYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in
an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction
on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.Required
Qualifications:
NP license and national certification
(ANCC or AANP, or the ability to obtain national certification
and/or NP license in state of assignment) active, unencumbered
licensure free any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including
probation or restrictions against privilege to practice. May be
requested to obtain additional licensure supported by
businessFamily, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary or
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification Access to reliable
transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or
patient sites within a designated area Full COVID-19 vaccination is
an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in
states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with
those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all
federal, state and local regulations as well as all client
requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and
boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance.
Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with
or without reasonable accommodationPreferred Qualifications:
1+ years of clinical experience in
their highest level of education, clinical setting Experience in
gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology Home
Health care or home visit experience Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities:
Excellent administrative,
organizational, and verbal skills Professional image and behavior
Solid communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare
populationProficient with electronic medical records, the internet
and access to a personal computerDetail orientedDependable and
reliableAbility to work independentlyAbility to lift 30-pound bag
in and out of car and up and down steps, as neededAbility to obtain
reliable transportation in order to complete home visit
assessmentsAbility to travel up to 85% within licensed states if
requested (with notice, based on business needs)Ability to navigate
public transportation, if requiredAbility to navigate stairs and a
variety of dwelling conditions and configurationsAbility to sit,
stand and kneel, as needed, to perform physical assessmentTo
protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and
communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate
companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination
status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and
locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as
an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all
federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well
as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the
necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employmentCareers with Optum.
Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant
objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it
comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of
health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices
or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap
beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of
the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some
of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care
has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that
means working on high performance teams against sophisticated
challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible
company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best
work.(sm)**PLEASE NOTE** The Sign-On Bonus is only available to
external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a
UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full
time, part time, or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not
eligible to receive a Sign On Bonus.Diversity creates a healthier
atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected
veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any
other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a
drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test
before beginning employment.
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