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Portland, Oregon

Nurse Practitioner, Se

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

from $109,500

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Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

$40,000 Student Loan Repayment OR $30,000 Sign-on Bonus

This role requires travel across the entire state of WA, OR, CO, AZ, UT, approximately 85%25 of the time. All travel expenses are covered, and there is likewise a base salary plus multiple incentives. You can live anywhere in the state for this role.

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 team member of our Senior Community Care (SCC) team, we work to provide care to patients in nursing homes, senior housing and assisted living settings. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Senior Community Care (SCC) program is an integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members. The Advanced Practice Clinician within SCC provides care to our highest-risk health plan members.

We're fast becoming the nation's largest employer of Nurse Practitioners; offering a superior professional environment and incredible opportunities to make a difference in the lives of patients. This growth is not only a testament to our model's success but the efforts, care, and commitment of our Providers.

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct Comprehensive Assessments, Including

  • Past medical history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and physical exam
  • Evidence-based screenings and point-of-care testing (as appropriate)
  • Support members during a short term sub-acute rehabilitation episode
  • 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

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

  • For NPs: Active ANCC or AANP certification in Family, Adult, Geriatric, or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
  • 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
  • Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice) **Not needed for Patient Connect but needed for ISNP and IESNP
  • Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
  • Ability to navigate varied environments and to position oneself as needed to perform job duties

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years of clinical experience as an APC (long-term care setting preferred)
  • Experience in geriatric medicine, long-term care, senior living or home care setting
  • Experience in 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

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 - $164,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.

Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group 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.

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

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and provide integrated care to high-risk members in senior housing and nursing home settings. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage advanced illness and provide patient education and counseling.

Requirements

Requires an active NP certification in Family, Adult, or Geriatric primary care and unrestricted licensure in the practicing state. Must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and DEA prescriptive authority.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Physical ExaminationICD 10 DocumentationPatient CounselingChronic Illness Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner, Senior Community Care - Regional Traveler - WA, OR, AZ, UT, CO at UnitedHealth Group a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Geriatrics (NP) — ranked against 580 active Geriatrics (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Geriatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

UnitedHealth Group ranks #12 of 15 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 1,737 active listings.

Of the 50 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 56% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Geriatrics NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 10% in geriatrics (np)ranked against 580 Geriatrics (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$164kGeriatrics NP median $139k (middle half $130k–$160k)287 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$132k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Geriatrics NP listings in Oregon9 active585 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 56% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$30k sign-on · $40k loan repaymentOregon nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $18k) · 11% offer loan repayment298 active listings, Nov 2026
Geriatrics NP hiring demand#8 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 32 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 175 postings, 297 closed
New Geriatrics NP listings154 in the last 30 days216 the 30 days before (−29%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
UnitedHealth Groupsilver tier, 70/100 · #12 of 15 for payTop Employers work-life index1,737 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (580 Geriatrics (NP) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Geriatrics (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 580 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eden Prairie , Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Student Loan Repayment ($40,000)
Sign-on Bonus ($30,000)
Comprehensive Benefits
Incentive Programs
Equity Stock Purchase
401k
Travel Expenses Covered

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,719/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.