Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem - Toledo, Ohio

UnitedHealth Group; Toledo (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Toledo, Ohio is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide per diem services. The ideal candidate will deliver quality care to patients in diverse settings, manage chronic conditions, and ensure compliance with health regulations. This role requires a certified and licensed professional, committed to improving patient health outcomes with flexibility in hours offered.

Benefits

$3,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board.
• Active and unrestricted license in the state of practice.
• Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost-effective, quality care to assigned members.
• Manage a wide range of medical and behavioral health conditions.
• Coordinate care transitions and monitor member needs.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited MSN program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Overview

$3,500 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates

Nurse Practitioner - Per Diem - Toledo, Ohio

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.

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 Nurse Practitioners.

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. You have found the best place to advance your advanced practice nursing career. As a CCM Nurse Practitioner/ Physician Assistant per diem you will provide care to Optum members and be responsible for the delivery of medical care services in a periodic or intermittent basis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Primary Care Delivery
  • Deliver cost-effective, quality care to assigned 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 CMS regulations
  • Responsible for ensuring that all diagnoses are ICD-10 coded accurately and documented appropriately
  • The APC is responsible for ensuring that all quality elements are addressed and documented
  • The APC will do an initial medication review, annual medication review and a post-hospitalization medication reconciliation
  • Facilitate agreement and implementation of the member\'s plan of care by engaging the facility staff, families/responsible parties, primary and specialty care physicians
  • Evaluate the effectiveness, necessity and efficiency of the plan, making revisions as needed
  • Utilizes practice guidelines and protocols established by CCM
  • Must attend and complete all mandatory educational and LearnSource training requirements
  • Travel between care sites mandatory
• Care Coordination
  • Understand the Payer/Plan benefits, CCM associate policies, procedures and articulate them effectively
  • Assess the medical necessity/effectiveness of ancillary services to determine appropriate initiation of benefit events
  • Coordinate care as members transition through different levels of care and care settings
  • Monitor the needs of members and families while facilitating adjustments to the plan of care as situations change
  • Review orders and interventions for appropriateness and response to treatment
  • Evaluate plan of care for cost effectiveness while meeting the needs of members, families and providers
• Program Enhancement Expected Behaviors
  • Regular and effective communication with internal and external parties including physicians, members, decision-makers, nursing facilities, CCM staff and other provider groups
  • Actively promote the CCM program in assigned facilities by partnering with key stakeholders to maintain and develop membership growth
  • Exhibit original thinking and creativity in developing new methods
  • Function independently and responsibly with minimal supervision
  • Enter available hours into a web-based application at least one month prior to available work time
  • Demonstrate initiative in achieving goals
  • Participate in CCM quality initiatives
  • Availability to check Optum email intermittently for trainings, communications, and scheduling

You\'ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and provide development opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Practitioner through a national board
  • For NPs: Graduate of an accredited MSN program and board certified through AANP or ANCC, with preferred certifications as ANP, FNP, or GNP
• Active and unrestricted license in the state of practice
• Current active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the job, including moving a 30-pound bag, stairs, etc.
• Availability to work 24 hours per month, with 16 of those hours after 5 pm/weekends/holidays; not to exceed 960 hours per calendar year
• Driver\'s license and reliable transportation to travel to client/patient sites

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of post-graduate experience in Long Term Care
• Understanding of geriatrics, chronic illness, advanced illness and end-of-life discussions
• Proficient computer skills including EMR documentation
• Ability to develop and maintain positive customer relationships
• Adaptability to change

Pay is based on factors including location, education, experience, and certifications. Benefits include a comprehensive package, incentive programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k. Hourly pay for this role ranges from $43.22 to $77.21 per hour based on full-time status. Compliance with wage laws is ensured.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to equitable care and addressing health disparities. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Drug-free workplace; candidates must pass a drug test before starting.