Nurse Practitioner - Optum Care Network - Kansas City, MO

Optum is seeking an NP to join our team in the Kansas City area. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.

At Optum, we provide additional services that augment the work done by primary care teams by providing additional capacity to help patients manage their current situations. We are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Highlights

• Improve the quality of health for Medicare Advantage members across the states of Kansas and Missouri by helping to monitor and manage the members along side the primary care teams.
• Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• Minimal on call time
• Variety of patient care settings

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments including an evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and comprehensive physical exam
• Patients will be seen in a variety of venues that include home visits, visits within primary care clinics, visits within our 3 community centers, visits within skilled nursing facilities, or telemedicine visits
• Perform evidence-based practice screenings including point of care testing (as appropriate)
• Identify diagnoses to be used in care management and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment
• Perform transition of care visits for patients recently discharged from acute or post-acute settings
• Formulate a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment
• Communicate findings in your assessment that will be used to inform member's PCP of potential gaps in care
• Identify urgent and emergent situations and intervene appropriately
• Educate members on topics such as disease process, medication, and compliance

What makes an Optum organization different?

• Practice at the peak of their license
• We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can't do it alone - this is the foundation of the team-based care model
• The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation
• We are a top performer of the Quadruple Aim initiative
• We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community or our local organizations

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Med/Den/Vis, STD, LTD, United Health stock options
• Continuing Medical Education allowance with time off
• Robust Relocation program
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Excellent PTO package
• Generous retirement program including employer funded contributions (401K)

Required Qualifications:

• Current NP license in the state of Kansas and Missouri, or ability to attain
• Board Certified or in the process of obtaining certification
• 1+ years of Primary Care experience
• Passion for providing high quality compassionate care
• Willingness to learn new approaches to care delivery
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in EMR systems & technology
• Experience conducting Annual Wellness Visits or transition of care visits or same day care
• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing setting

The Optum Story: At Optum, we've found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more about our journey at www.workatoptum.com

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

OptumCare 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.

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