Weekend Matron

Overview

Statewide Nurse Practitioner or PA – Optum HouseCalls – Tennessee. This role provides annual in‑home clinical assessments to patients across Tennessee as part of Optum’s Home and Community Care team. The program focuses on preventive care, identifying health risks, coordinating follow-up care, and improving overall health and well‑being. The role supports a flexible schedule over a 7‑day work week with no on‑call, weekends, or holidays required.

The position requires travel across the entire state (approximately 85% of the time). All travel expenses are covered. There is a base salary plus incentives.

Join a clinician‑led care organization creating seamless health journeys for patients across care settings, with an emphasis on high‑quality medical service, compassionate care, and addressing physical, mental, and social needs of patients wherever they are located.

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct in‑home assessments including evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical examinations.

Perform evidence‑based practice screenings including point‑of‑care testing as appropriate.

Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management to inform treatment.

Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and assessment findings.

Communicate assessment findings to inform the member's primary care provider of potential gaps in care.

Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately.

Educate members on topics such as disease processes, medications, and compliance.

Required Qualifications

Active NP license or ability to obtain by start date; licensure must be unencumbered with no open disciplinary actions, probation, or restrictions on practice.

For NPs: must have approval to practice autonomously or without formal supervision where applicable; if eligible but not yet approved at hire, must apply within 1 month and pursue autonomous practice within 3 months of eligibility. For PAs: ability to work under a Collaborative Agreement in applicable states.

Active ANCC or AANP national certification in Family, Geriatrics, Adult, Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care, or Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care, or the ability to obtain national certification and/or NP license in the state of assignment by start date.

Ability to complete physical requirements, including lifting up to 30 pounds, navigating stairs and various dwelling conditions, and performing physical assessments while seated, standing, or kneeling.

Reliable transportation to travel up to 85% within licensed states (with notice per business needs) to complete home visit assessments.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of clinical experience at their highest level of education in a clinical setting.
• Experience in Gerontology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, or Endocrinology.
• Home health care or home visit experience.
• May require additional licensure in other geographic areas.

Salary, Benefits, and Eligibility

Pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. In addition to salary, Optum offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (eligibility requirements apply). The salary range for this role is $89,900 to $160,600 annually for full‑time employment.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. OptumCare is a drug‑free workplace; candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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