Job Title: Advanced Practice Clinician – Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Program: ISNP Schedule: 40 hours per week Reason for Hire: FMLA coverage Duration: Approximately 6 months

Job Overview

The Senior Community Care (SCC) program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery initiative designed to coordinate clinical services for members in a facility setting. The Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) in SCC provides care to high-risk health plan members as part of an interdisciplinary team.

This role offers work-life balance with flexible scheduling, no on-call responsibilities, no weekends, and no holiday shifts. Optum is leading innovative and personalized care delivery, offering unparalleled career development opportunities as one of the largest employers of APCs.

Primary Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted state licensure (or ability to obtain before start date)
• Education:
• NP: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited program
• PA: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Certification:
• NP: Board-certified by AANP or ANCC, with specialization in:
• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
• Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP)
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
• PA: Board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Active DEA licensure and prescriptive authority
• Physical ability to perform job functions, including lifting 30 lbs, navigating stairs, and performing physical assessments
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to obtain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in the state
• COVID-19 vaccination required (UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all relevant regulations and obtain necessary proof before employment)
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of clinical practice experience (long-term care preferred)
• Expertise in managing complex behavioral, social, or functional patient needs
• Strong understanding of geriatrics, chronic illness, and advanced care planning
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) documentation
  
  

Additional Details

• Shift Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday
• Dress Code: Medical attire (no specific scrub color required)
• Travel Requirements:
• Location: Rochester, NY (Monroe County)
• Facility: Monroe Community Hospital
• During Shift: Traveling within the facility setting
  

Patient Interaction

• NP/Patient Connect: No
• Senior Living Facility Care: Yes
  
  

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