Nurse Practitioner - HouseCalls - Hudson, Bergen - New Jersey

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates In this role, you will have the ability to achieve work life balance. Flexible scheduling is offered where providers can flex their time between 8am-8pm over the 7-day work week. No on-call, no weekends and no holidays required. Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum 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's physical, mental and social needs – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a member of our Optum HouseCalls team, we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings. HouseCalls is an innovative, performance-driven program that brings care directly to members' homes. As a HouseCalls Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), you will conduct annual in-home health assessments for Medicare Advantage and other plan members. This is a non-prescribing, field-based role focused on improving health outcomes through education, gap closure, and collaboration with primary care providers (PCP). Primary Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive in-home assessments, including: Past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing (as appropriate) Identify and document diagnoses for care management and treatment planning Communicate findings to members' PCPs to address gaps in care Recognize urgent/emergent situations and intervene appropriately Educate members on disease processes, medications, and compliance Address social determinants of health and provide referrals as needed 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 Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (for NPs) Active, unrestricted licensure in the state you will be practicing in (or ability to obtain by start date) without current disciplinary actions or practice limitations Active and unrestricted driver's license In addition to a driver's license, access to reliable transportation to complete home visits Ability to navigate varied home environments; ability to sit/stand/kneel as needed to perform assessments If working in a state that allows NPs/PAs to practice independently, approval from your licensing board is required (or must be obtained within 1–3 months of hire). Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of clinical experience (family, geriatric, or home health preferred) Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology Ability to transport equipment weighing up to 30 pounds and navigate stairs as part of home visits Proven communication skills with geriatric or Medicare populations Compensation Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $125,000 - $175,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and may increase over time based on productivity and performance. Benefits Benefits include a comprehensive package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility). We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Equal Employment Opportunity OptumCare 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. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr