Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Long-Term Care - Yakima, WA
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Kennewick
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
$40,000 Student Loan Repayment or $30,000 Sign-on Bonus for
individuals who have not previously participated in this program.--
----Optum--is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and
resources they need to feel their best. Come make an impact on the
communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global
scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits,
a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth
opportunities and--your life's best work.(sm)--We're fast becoming
the nation's 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's success but the efforts, care, and
commitment of our Nurse Practitioners.----The Senior Community Care
(SCC) program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program
that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of
members in a facility setting. The APC within SCC provides care to
our highest-risk health plan members and is part of an
interdisciplinary team.--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.--Optum is
transforming care delivery with innovative and personal care. As
one of the largest employers of APCs, Optum offers unparalleled
career development opportunities.--Primary Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments--
- Manage members through an acute medical situation or an
exacerbation of a chronic condition, including testing,
diagnostics, interventions
- Manage members during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation
episode
- Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10
conditions
- Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care
team--
- Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning
conversations
- Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and
educationYou'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 and unrestricted license in the state which you reside,
or ability to obtain by start date--
- Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor
of Nursing Practice program--
- Active Nurse Practitioner certification through a national
board:
- Board certified through the American Academy of Nurse
Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing--Center, with
certification in one of the following:
- Family Nurse Practitioner --
- Adult Nurse Practitioner--
- Gerontology Nurse Practitioner--
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner--
- Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability
to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in
state of practice) (SCC04)
- Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if
applicable in your state--
- 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--
- Access to reliable transportation--
- 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 accommodation--Preferred
Qualifications:
- 1+ year of clinical experience in practice (long-term care
setting preferred)
- Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with
complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs
- 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--To
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 employment--Careers with
Optum.--Our objective is to make health care simpler and more
effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects
of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one
insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together
some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its
fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work
with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve
important--challenges.Washington Residents Only:--The salary range
for Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300. Pay is based on
several factors including but not limited to education, work
experience, certifications, etc. 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.--**PLEASE NOTE** --Employees must be in
an active regular status. Employees must remain in role for a
minimum of 12 months from the date of hire /rehire/transfer. --If
an employee leaves Home and Community, the student loan repayments
will cease.----The employee must remain in an Advanced Practice
Clinician or Physician role within Home and Community for 36 months
to receive the full benefit of the student loan repayments.----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.----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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