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Part Time Nurse Practitioner - HouseCalls - Mississippi and New Madrid Counties,

Optum, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Part Time (24hpw) Nurse Practitioner - HouseCalls - Mississippi and New Madrid Counties, MO

$20,000 Student Loan Repayment Or $10,000 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated in this Program This position is Part Time; 24 hours per week! Optum is seeking a Part Time Nurse Practitioner to join our HouseCalls team in Mississippi and New Madrid Counties, MO. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum. As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you'll provide annual clinical assessments to patients in the comfort of their homes. This important preventive care helps identify and reduce health risks for patients, in addition to coordinating appropriate follow-up care to improve health and well-being. At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practice within Home and Community Care are creating something new in health care. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. HouseCalls is a Nurse Practitioner led model of care designed around the person offers a fulfilling career where you can focus on what brought you into medicine: keeping patients healthy. Providers perform annual clinical assessments to members in the comfort of their homes. HouseCalls visits are effective in reducing health risks, identifying acute issues, and connecting members to key support services. Primary Responsibilities

Conduct in-home assessments including an evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam Perform evidence-based practice screenings including point of care testing (as appropriate) Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform member's PCP of potential gaps in care Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance Required Qualifications

Active NP license or ability to obtain by start date. Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice. Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP license in state of assignment by start date. Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand and kneel to perform physical assessment Driver's License and access to reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments Preferred Qualifications

1+ year 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 Ability to travel up to 5% within licensed states if requested for additional incentives (with notice, based on business needs) May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas 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). OptumCare 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. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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