Nurse Practitioner

Equity Staffing Group is currently staffing a Nurse Practitioner for on-site/Travel work in Seattle, WA area (Kitsap County).

This is contract work with a Fortune 500 organization. Our client serves millions of customers daily and has a reputation for bold ideas. If you enjoy working with energetic people in a collaborative environment, we want to speak with you!

Position: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Seattle, WA (Kitsap County)

Duration: 4-6 Month contract to start, potential for extension or conversion to FTE

Rate: $70.00/Hr

Start Date: ASAP

Description:

Program: Senior Living

Duration: 4-6 months

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

Job Description: The Senior Community Care (SCC) program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in a facility setting. The APC within SCC provides care to our highest-risk health plan members and is part of an interdisciplinary team.

In this role you will have the ability to achieve work life balance. Flexible scheduling offered where providers can flex their with no on-call, no weekends, and no holidays required. Optum is transforming care delivery with innovative and personal care. As one of the largest employers of APCs, Optum offers unparalleled career development opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive assessments

Effectively manage acute and chronic medical and behavioral conditions

Ensure accurate and complete documentation, including ICD 10 conditions

Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

Conduct advanced illness and advanced care planning conversations

Provide patients and caregivers with counseling and education

Required Qualifications:

Active and unrestricted license in the state which you reside,

or ability to obtain by start date

Education:

NP: Graduate of an accredited Master of Science Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice program

PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant degree program Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification through a national board:

NP: Board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with certification in one of the following:

Family Nurse Practitioner

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

PA: Board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority

Ability to complete physical requirements of the job including lifting a 30-pound bag in and out of the car, navigating stairs and a variety of dwelling conditions, and sit, stand, and kneel to perform physical assessment

Access to reliable transportation

Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state

Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment

Qualifications:

1 year of clinical experience in practice (long-term care setting preferred)

Experience in meeting the medical needs of patients with complex behavioral, social and/or functional needs

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

Start & end times of shift: 8-5pm

Days of the week they will work: Mon-Fri

Dress code: medical attire

Scrub color: n/a

Travel questions

Where they will travel: Seattle, WA Kitsap County

When will they travel: During Shift

How many facilities will they be traveling between:

Multiple homes - Manager will review with candidates

Min Education: Master’s Degree