Nurse Practitioner- HouseCalls - Spokane, WA & Kootenai County, ID

Optum Home & Community Care is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join the HouseCalls program in Spokane, WA and Kootenai County, ID. In this field-based role, you will conduct comprehensive in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members, focusing on preventive care, education, and care coordination. This is a non-prescribing position that emphasizes improving health outcomes through gap closure and collaboration with primary care providers.

Clinical Setting

You will work in members' homes across a service area that includes Spokane, WA and Kootenai County, ID. This is an interdisciplinary care environment where you will help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services.

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
• Identify and document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning
• Communicate assessment findings to members' primary care providers to address gaps in care
• Recognize urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately
• Educate members on disease processes, medications, and medication compliance
• Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
• Active, unrestricted licensure in the state where you will practice (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations
• Active and unrestricted driver's license
• Reliable transportation to complete home visits
• Ability to navigate varied home environments and perform physical assessments (ability to sit, stand, and kneel as needed)
• If practicing in a state that allows independent NP practice without a Collaborative Agreement, you must obtain approval from your licensing board if required. New hires who are eligible but have not applied must do so within one month of starting. If not eligible at hire, you must begin working toward eligibility within one month and apply for approval within three months of becoming eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of clinical experience in family medicine, geriatrics, or home health
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology
• Ability to transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs during home visits
• Proven communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations
• Fluency in languages other than English

Schedule

Flexible scheduling is offered where providers can flex their time between 8am-8pm over the seven-day work week. No on-call, weekends, or holidays are 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 several factors including local labor markets, education, and work experience. Compensation may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates. Additional compensation may be available for qualified candidates who are fluent in languages other than English and use those language skills during member visits.

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

Additional Requirements

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.