Job Title

Advanced Practice Clinician – Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

About The Job

The Senior Community Care (SCC) program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery model that coordinates clinical care for members in facility settings. As an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) within SCC, you will provide care to our highest-risk health plan members as part of an interdisciplinary team. This role offers flexible scheduling with no on-call, weekends, or holidays required, allowing for excellent work-life balance. Optum is transforming care delivery with innovative, personalized approaches and offers unparalleled career development opportunities as one of the largest employers of APCs.

Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted license in your state of residence (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 national certification:
• NP: Board certified through AANP or ANCC in one of the following:
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Adult Nurse Practitioner
• Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• PA: Board certified by NCCPA.
• Current DEA licensure/prescriptive authority.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (lifting 30 lbs, navigating stairs, performing assessments).
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to obtain collaborative practice agreement if required by state.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination (per federal, state, and client requirements).
• Must pass drug screening prior to employment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of clinical experience (long-term care preferred).
• Experience managing patients with complex behavioral, social, and functional needs.
• Knowledge of geriatrics, chronic illness, and end-of-life care.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and documentation.
  
  

Additional Details

• Duration: Approx. 6 months
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Dress Code: Medical attire (scrubs color: N/A)
• Travel: Morris and Union Counties, NJ (during shift)
  
  

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