Telephonic Nurse Practitioner - Florida License Required

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Nurse Practitioner – Telephonic, Remote in United States.

Key Responsibilities

• will provide virtual care for patients in various settings.

• should be performed in a secure location as patient privacy is required Utilize EMR proficiently to provide acute care to members during all shifts and holiday hours Care Delivery Deliver cost-effective, quality care to members Manage both medical and behavioral, chronic, and acute conditions effectively, and in collaboration with a physician or specialty provider Perform comprehensive assessments and document findings in a concise/comprehensive manner that is compliant with documentation requirements and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations Responsible for ensuring encounter is documented appropriately to support the diagnosis at that visit The APC is responsible for ensuring that all quality elements are addressed and documented Utilizes evidenced based practice guidelines Must attend and complete all mandatory educational and MyLearning training requirements Care Coordination Coordinate care as members transition through different levels of care and care settings Monitor the needs of members and families while facilitating any adjustments to the plan of care as situations and conditions change Review orders and interventions for appropriateness and response to treatment to identify the most effective plan of care that aligns with the patients’ needs and wishes Address and be able to have advanced care plan conversations with members and families Evaluate the plan of care for cost effectiveness while meeting the needs of members, families, and providers to decrease high costs, poor outcomes and unnecessary hospitalizations Program Enhancement Expected Behaviors This is a virtual patient facing role that requires excellent customer service to all parties including members/families, facilities, the entire interdisciplinary care team (PCPs/specialists) and Optum staff Regular and effective communication with internal and external parties including physicians, patients, key decision-makers, nursing facilities, field staff and other provider groups Ability to meet shift scheduling requirements, and attendance expectations Exhibit original thinking and creativity in the development of new and improved methods and approaches to concerns/issues Function independently and responsibly with minimal need for supervision Demonstrate initiative in achieving individual, team, and organizational goals and objectives Participate in quality initiatives Availability to check Optum email intermittently for required trainings, communications, and monthly scheduling 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.

• must begin working towards meeting the requirement within 1 month of hire, if applicable, and apply for approval to practice autonomously or without formal supervision within 3 months of becoming eligible Active Nurse Practitioner certification through a national board: NP: Board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with certification in one of the following: Family Nurse Practitioner Adult Nurse Practitioner Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice) Ability to work scheduled shifts in accordance with scheduling policies Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years of clinical experience as an APC Active and unrestricted license in the additional states: Florida Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs Experience working in a nursing home, or with seniors in an acute care facility Understanding of Geriatrics, Chronic Illness, and acute disease management Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life discussions Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships Adaptability to change Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $109,500 to $164,000.

• provide virtual care for patients in various settings.

Requirements

• Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: $110K - $164K

• Signing bonus: $10,000.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• Remote position - work from anywhere.

• Call responsibilities required.

• Weekend coverage may be required.

• Night or evening shifts may be required.

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