Nurse Practitioner Care at Home - Orangeburg SC

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide in-home care to high-risk health plan beneficiaries in the Orangeburg, SC area. This position is part of an integrated care delivery program that coordinates clinical care in patients' homes, with no nights, weekends, or holidays required. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary care team to help patients navigate the health care system, access support services, and maintain wellness at home.

Clinical Setting

This is an in-home care position requiring daily travel to patient homes within your assigned area. You will conduct longitudinal care for complex, high-risk patients in their place of residence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments including past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical examination
• Perform evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing as appropriate
• Manage members through acute medical situations or exacerbations of chronic conditions, including testing, diagnostics, and interventions
• Manage members during short-term sub-acute rehabilitation episodes
• 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 education

Required Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (for Nurse Practitioners)
• Active, unrestricted state licensure in South Carolina (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver's license with access to reliable transportation
• Current, active DEA licensure and prescriptive authority (or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations)
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement if applicable in your state
• Ability to navigate varied environments and position yourself as needed to perform job duties

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Clinician (family, geriatric, or home health preferred)
• Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living, or home care settings
• Experience 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
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology

Schedule

No nights, weekends, or holidays. Daily travel to patient homes within assigned area is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates and eligible internal candidates.

Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (all benefits subject to eligibility requirements).

Additional Requirements

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