Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant)

Hours: 40 per week Duration: Contract

About the Role

The Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) will support the Senior Community Care (SCC) program, a longitudinal and integrated care model focused on delivering high‑quality clinical services to members in facility-based settings. This role provides care to high‑risk health plan members as part of an interdisciplinary team.

This position offers strong work–life balance with flexible scheduling, no on‑call responsibilities, and no weekend or holiday requirements. Optum, one of the largest employers of APCs, provides extensive opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments

• Manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral health conditions

• Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD‑10 coding

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

• Lead advanced illness and care‑planning discussions

• Provide education and counseling to patients and caregivers

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted state license (or ability to obtain by start date)

• NP: Graduate of an accredited MSN or DNP program

• PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

• Active national certification:

  NP: AANP or ANCC (FNP, ANP, GNP, AGACNP)

  PA: NCCPA certification

• Active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority

• Ability to meet physical job requirements (lifting 30‑lb bag, navigating stairs, varied environments, ability to sit/stand/kneel for assessments)

• Reliable transportation

• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement (if required by state)

• Full COVID‑19 vaccination (per federal, state, local, and client requirements)

• Must pass pre‑employment drug screening (UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of clinical experience (long‑term care preferred)

• Experience supporting patients with complex behavioral, social, or functional needs

• Knowledge of geriatrics and chronic illness management

• Experience with advanced illness and end‑of‑life discussions

• Proficiency with electronic and written medical documentation

Schedule & Work Details

• Shift: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Days: Monday–Friday

• Dress Code: Medical attire

• Scrub Color: Not applicable

Travel Requirements

• Regions: Hillsborough and Cheshire Counties, New Hampshire

• Timing: During scheduled shift

• Number of Facilities: 5

Additional Program Details

• NP/Patient Connect: No

• Senior Living: Yes