[Only 24h Left] Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem - Senior Care Patient Connect - York County, ME - Optum
Company: Optum
Location: Biddeford
Posted on: July 6, 2025
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Job Description:
* $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates * Optum Home &
Community Care, part of the UnitedHealth Group 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) product, we work with a team to provide care to patients at
home in a nursing home, assisted living for senior housing. 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 care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting.
Growing together. Don’t miss this ‘ONE OF A KIND’ unique
opportunity with the company leading the way in healthcare! Patient
Connect is one-time comprehensive visit designed for patients who
have recently been hospitalized and are in a skilled rehab
facility. The purpose of this visit is to ensure a smooth
transition from rehab to home and to prevent readmission. During
this visit you will capture STAR measures, educate the patient, and
document all their acute and chronic diagnoses. This position
provides the NP multiple opportunities each day to use their
experience and education in varying settings to provide guidance
and compassion to a vulnerable population during a difficult
transition in their healthcare. The NP will not be managing care
but will be communicating pertinent findings to the attending and
facility staff. You will not bear the heavy responsibility for
orders, treatments, and follow up. You will have the autonomy you
deserve, which shows your value and ability to work independently.
We would love to hear from you! Serving millions of Medicare and
Medicaid patients, Optum is the nation’s largest health and
wellness business and a vibrant, growing member of the UnitedHealth
Group family of businesses. Primary Responsibilities: - 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 that all diagnoses are
ICD10, coded accurately, and documented appropriately to support
the diagnosis at that visit - The APC is responsible for ensuring
that all quality elements are addressed and documented - The APC
will do an initial medication review - Must attend and complete all
mandatory educational and computer/virtual training requirements -
Travel between care sites mandatory - Care Coordination -
Communicate with the patient and necessary team members regarding
any medical concerns at the time of your visit - Program
Enhancement Expected Behaviors - 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 - Ability to enter
available hours into web-based application, at least one month
prior to available work time - Demonstrate initiative in achieving
individual, team, and organizational goals and objectives -
Participate in SCC 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.
Required Qualifications: - Certified Nurse Practitioner through a
national board - - For NPs: Graduate of an accredited master’s
degree in nursing (MSN) program and board certified through the
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the American
Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care
Nurse Practitioners (AG AC NP), Adult/Family or Gerontology Nurse
Practitioners (ACNP), with preferred certification as ANP, FNP, or
GNP - Active and unrestricted license in the State of Maine -
Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to
obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state
of practice) - Availability to work 10 hours per week - Driver’s
license and access to reliable transportation that will enable you
to travel to client and/or patient sites within a designated area
Preferred Qualifications: - 1 years of hands-on post grad
experience within Long Term Care - Ability to move a 30-pound bag
in and out of car and to navigate stairs and a variety of dwelling
conditions and configurations - Understanding of Geriatrics and
Chronic Illness - Understanding of Advanced Illness and end of life
discussions - Proficient computer skills including the ability to
document medical information with written and electronic medical
records - Proven ability to develop and maintain positive customer
relationships The hourly range for this role is $43.17 to $84.95
per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several
factors including but not limited to local labor markets,
education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group
complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to
your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, 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. vjm
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