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Nurse Practitioner HouseCalls - Maricopa County, AZ

Employer
Unitedhealth Group
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Closing date
May 20, 2022

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Profession
Nurse Practitioner
Specialty
Nursing
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HouseCalls Nurse Practitioners conduct in-home health assessments on enrolled Medicare Advantage members. A HouseCalls Nurse Practitioner will complete visits on members within a geographic area of responsibility. The nature of the HouseCalls visit can vary and could include performing an annual health assessment, a post discharge visit, or visiting more complex members more than once per year. Positions are available for full time (35 hours and above), part time and per diem.

This full time position will require 30 hours per week.

Primary Responsibilities:


    Conduct in-home assessments on health plan members. Average visit is 45-60 minutes in length. Assessment is performed and completed electronically. HouseCalls Assessment includes:


      Past medical history
      Review of systems
      Physical examination
      Medication review
      Depression screening

      Checking vitals, conducting a physical exam that includes monofilament test, urine dipstick, and foot exam (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 members PCP of potential gaps in care
      Identify needs and opportunities to generate clinical referrals appropriately
      Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately
      Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance
      Compliance with all HIPAA regulations and maintain security of protected health information (PHI)

      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:


        NP license and national certification (ANCC or AANP, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP license in state of assignment) active, unencumbered licensure free any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice. May be requested to obtain additional licensure supported by business
        Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult-Gerontology Primary or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care certification
        Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
        Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance

        Preferred Qualifications:


          1+ years of clinical experience in their highest level of education, clinical setting
          Experience in gerontology, cardiology, internal medicine, or endocrinology
          Home Health care or home visit experience

          Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


            Excellent administrative, organizational and verbal skills
            Professional image and behavior
            Solid communication skills with the geriatric or Medicare population
            Proficient with electronic medical records, the internet and access to a personal computer
            Ability to work independently
            Detail oriented
            Dependable and reliable
            Ability to lift 30-pound bag in and out of car and up and down steps, as needed
            Ability to obtain reliable transportation in order to complete home visit assessments
            Ability to travel up to 10% within licensed states if requested (with notice, based on business needs)
            Ability to navigate public transportation, if required
            Ability to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions and configurations
            Ability to sit, stand and kneel, as needed, to perform physical assessment

            To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination 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.

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            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

            Job Keywords: Nurse Practitioner, NP, Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Optum HouseCalls, Maricopa County, Phoenix, AZ, Arizona

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