Nurse Practitioner/28/HCD114 New

Location: Durham, NC

Salary: Depends on Experience

Description

Job Title: Advanced Practice Clinician—Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

• Program: ISNP
• Hours per Week: 40
• Duration: Approximately 7–8 months (Reason: Understaffed)
• Shift: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
• Location: Wake & Durham Counties, NC
• Travel Requirement: Travel between 7 facilities during shift
• Dress Code: Medical attire (Scrub color: N/A)
• Interview Process: Teams Interview
  
  

About the Role

The Senior Community Care (SCC) program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program focused on coordinating clinical care for members in facility settings. As an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC), you will serve our highest-risk health plan members while working within an interdisciplinary team.

This role offers exceptional work-life balance, with flexible scheduling and no on-call, weekends, or holiday requirements. Optum is leading healthcare transformation with innovative, personalized care and is one of the largest employers of APCs—offering unparalleled career development opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments
• Manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral conditions
• Ensure accurate documentation, including ICD-10 coding
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team
• Lead advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations
• Provide counseling and education to patients and caregivers
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted license in the state of residence (or ability to obtain before start date)
• Education:
• NP: Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program
• PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program
• Certification:
• NP: Board certified through AANP or ANCC in one of the following specialties:
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Adult Nurse Practitioner
• Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• PA: Board certified by NCCPA
• Active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority
• Physical capability to lift 30 lbs., navigate various dwelling conditions, and perform assessments
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement (if required in the state)
• Full COVID-19 vaccination (in accordance with regulations & client requirements)
• Drug-free workplace compliance (Candidates must pass a drug test prior to employment)

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of clinical experience (long-term care preferred)
• Experience addressing complex behavioral, social, and functional health needs
• Geriatric & chronic illness expertise
• Strong knowledge of advanced illness/end-of-life care
• Proficiency in medical documentation, including EMRs
  
  

Facilities Covered (7)

• Carver Living Center
• Litchford Falls Healthcare
• Pettigrew Rehabilitation Center
• Tower Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
• Treyburn Rehabilitation Center
• Universal Health Care/North Raleigh
• Wellington Rehabilitation and Healthcare
  
  

NP/Patient Connect: No | Senior Living Focus: Yes

• Program: ISNP
• Hours per Week: 40
• Duration: Approximately 7–8 months (Reason: Understaffed)
• Shift: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM
• Location: Wake & Durham Counties, NC
• Travel Requirement: Travel between 7 facilities during shift
• Dress Code: Medical attire (Scrub color: N/A)
• Interview Process: Teams Interview
  
  

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