Nurse Practitioner - Senior Care - Per Diem - Union County, NJ - Optum presso UnitedHealth Group

%3Cdiv class=%22OutlineElement Ltr SCXW55254811 BCX8%22%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 9pt; font-family: tahoma; font-size: 7.5pt; text-align: center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E* %243,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates%26nbsp; *%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 107%; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;%22%3EOptum Home %26amp; 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%26rsquo;s physical, mental and social needs %26ndash; helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 107%; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 107%; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;%22%3EAs 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.%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 107%; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 7.5pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: %27Tahoma%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3EWe%26rsquo;re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start %3Cb%3ECaring. Connecting. Growing together.%3C/b%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3C/div%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Tahoma;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Tahoma;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3EWe%27re fast becoming the nation%27s largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model%27s success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Nurse Practitioners.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Tahoma;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Tahoma;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EServing millions of Medicare and Medicaid patients, Optum is the nation%26rsquo;s largest health and wellness business and a vibrant, growing member of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses. You have found the best place to advance your advanced practice nursing career. As an CCM Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant per diem you will provide care to Optum members and be responsible for the delivery of medical care services in a periodic or intermittent basis.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Tahoma;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Tahoma;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrimary Responsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EPrimary Care Delivery%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EDeliver cost-effective, quality care to assigned members %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EManage both medical and behavioral, chronic and acute conditions effectively, and in collaboration with a physician or specialty provider%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EPerform comprehensive assessments and document findings in a concise/comprehensive manner that is compliant with documentation requirements and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EResponsible for ensuring that all diagnoses are ICD10, coded accurately, and documented appropriately to support the diagnosis at that visit%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EThe APC is responsible for ensuring that all quality elements are addressed and documented%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EThe APC will do an initial medication review, annual medication review and a post-hospitalization medication reconciliation%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EFacilitate agreement and implementation of the member%26rsquo;s plan of care by engaging the facility staff, families/responsible parties, primary and specialty care physicians%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EEvaluate the effectiveness, necessity and efficiency of the plan, making revisions as needed%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EUtilizes practice guidelines and protocols established by CCM%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EMust attend and complete all mandatory educational and LearnSource training requirements%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3ETravel between care sites mandatory%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3ECare Coordination%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EUnderstand the Payer/Plan benefits, CCM associate policies, procedures and articulate them effectively to providers, members and key decision-makers%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EAssess the medical necessity/effectiveness of ancillary services to determine the appropriate initiation of benefit events and communicate the process to providers and appropriate team members%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3ECoordinate care as members transition through different levels of care and care settings%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EMonitor the needs of members and families while facilitating any adjustments to the plan of care as situations and conditions change%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EReview orders and interventions for appropriateness and response to treatment to identify most effective plan of care that aligns with the member%26rsquo;s needs and wishes%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EEvaluate plan of care for cost effectiveness while meeting the needs of members, families and providers to decreases high costs, poor outcomes and unnecessary hospitalizations%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EProgram Enhancement Expected Behaviors%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3ERegular and effective communication with internal and external parties including physicians, members, key decision-makers, nursing facilities, CCM staff and other provider groups%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EActively promote the CCM program in assigned facilities by partnering with key stakeholders (i e : internal sales function, provider relations, facility leader) to maintain and develop membership growth%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EExhibit original thinking and creativity in the development of new and improved methods and approaches to concerns/issues%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EFunction independently and responsibly with minimal need for supervision%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EAbility to enter available hours into web-based application, at least one month prior to available work time%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EDemonstrate initiative in achieving individual, team, and organizational goals and objectives%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EParticipate in CCM quality initiatives %26ensp;%26ensp;%26ensp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EAvailability to check Optum email intermittently for required trainings, communications, and monthly scheduling %26nbsp;%26ensp;%26ensp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Tahoma;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 10px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;%22%3EYou%27ll 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

Required Qualifications:

• Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board
  • For NPs: 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 
• Active and unrestricted APC license in the State of New Jersey 
• Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice) 
• Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area 
• Ability to move 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 

 

The hourly range for this role is $43.17 to $84.95 per hour based on full-time employment. 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.

 

 

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. 

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