Nurse Practitioner - Patient Connect - Per Diem - Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington and Ozaukee Counti

$5,000 Sign on bonus for External Candidates 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. In this role you will have the ability to achieve work life balance. Flexible scheduling offered where providers can flex their time over the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends and no holidays required. 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

You'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 : 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

NPs : APCs working in jurisdictions that authorize APCs to practice autonomously or without formal supervision must have obtained approval to practice autonomously or without formal supervision from their licensing board, if applicable. New hires who are eligible and have not applied prior to hire date, must apply to practice autonomously or without supervision within 1 month of hire. If not eligible to practice autonomously or without formal supervision at hire, the APC must begin working towards meeting the requirement within 1 month of hire, if applicable, and apply for approval to practice autonomously or without formal supervision within 3 months of becoming eligible; or PAs : Ability to work under a Collaborative Agreement in applicable states

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 moving a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, remain in a stationary position and position self to perform physical assessment

Reliable transportation to complete home visit assessments Preferred Qualifications : 1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting

May be requested to obtain additional licensure in other geographic areas

Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology

Home Health care or home visit experience

Ability to travel throughout the state, beyond your assigned region, up to 5% of the time. Based on business needs with advanced notice, eligible for additional compensation incentives

Fluency in Spanish, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Polish, or other language

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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. This role's wage is based on a per visit amount that falls in the range of $90.00 to $155.00, and actual earnings will vary based on number of visits performed. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.