Field Based Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Field based - Rhode Island
Company: Optum
Location: East Greenwich
Posted on: August 30, 2024
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Job Description:
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's
your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs
integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start
Caring. Connecting. Growing together. -
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In this role, you will represent Optum as you provide consultative
behavioral health to primary care provider serving patients in long
term care settings. You'll interact closely with the facility staff
and providers throughout the community; educating, building
relationships and showing leadership in how to best address the
complex needs of the patient and family. This is a flexible,
autonomous role that creates enormous satisfaction as you impact
the care and comfort of our aging population.
No weekends, No major holidays
No on call
Team focus on patient goals of care, non-pharmacological
approach
Team focus on education
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Primary Responsibilities: -
Manage behavioral conditions in collaboration with social workers,
psychiatrist and Medical providers
Perform comprehensive behavioral health assessments
Document findings consistent with Optum and Center for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations
Facilitate agreement and implementation of the member's plan of
care by engaging the care team
Evaluate the effectiveness, necessity, and efficiency of the plan,
making revisions as needed
Assures that the aligns with the member's needs and wishes -
Coordinate care as member's transition through different levels of
care and care settings
Includes the expertise of social work and other disciplines in care
plan
Assess the needs of members and families while facilitating any
adjustments to the plan of care as situations and conditions
change
Evaluate plan of care for cost effectiveness while meeting the
needs of members, families, and providers to decreases high costs,
poor outcomes and unnecessary hospitalization -
Exhibit original thinking and creativity in the development of new
and improved methods and approaches to behavioral health in the LTC
setting
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You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in. -
Required Qualifications: -
Current, unrestricted NP or PA -license in the state of assignment
or the ability to obtain
Demonstrated ability to obtain DEA licensure/Prescriptive Authority
post-hire in states where applicable
Proven clinical background and national certification as ANP, FNP,
GNP or PA-C required or the ability to obtain -
Proven valid driver's license with the ability to travel between
nursing homes and/or care settings
Demonstrated ability to lift up to 40 pounds
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Preferred Qualifications: -
PMHNP (Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) License -
Demonstrated post-grad hands-on clinical experience
1+ years of experience in a long-term care setting or community
setting
Rhode Island Residents Only: The salary range for this role is
$88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors
including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work
experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with
all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary,
UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive
benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock
purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to
eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a
career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice
of benefits and incentives. -
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At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission. - - - -
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law. - - -
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OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass
a drug test before beginning employment. -
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