Nurse Practitioner - Home Based Medical Care - St. Louis area, MO
Optum
Saint Louis, MO
15 days ago
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus
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Job Description
Join Optum as a Nurse Practitioner in Home Based Medical Care, delivering compassionate, high-quality care to complex patients in the St. Louis area. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance the health journey of older adults, ensuring seamless access to care and support.
Key Responsibilities
Practice according to state laws and regulations governing advanced practice nursing
Establish and maintain effective relationships with patients and care teams
Perform initial comprehensive assessments and ongoing patient care
Develop and update patient management care plans
Complete follow-up and post-discharge assessments
Prescribe diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary admissions
Conduct patient education on disease processes and wellness
Participate in patient care meetings and quality initiatives
Required Qualifications
Completion of Nurse Practitioner accredited program
Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Current, unrestricted RN licensure in State of Practice
Current, unrestricted NP licensure in State of Practice
Knowledge of long-term care, community resources and cost-effective alternatives regarding patient care delivery systems
Access to reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of clinical experience, primary care, home-based medical care, geriatrics or palliative care or emergency/urgent care
Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPC codes
Knowledge of clinical standards of care
Awareness of NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Medicaid/Medicare contracts and benefit systems