NP or PA in Jacksonville Senior Community Care

Required Qualifications:

• 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
    
• National Board Certification:
  
  • NP: Board certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or the American Nurses Credentialing Center, with certification in one of the following:
    
    • Family, Adult, Acute, Gerontology, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
      
  • PA: Board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Active and unrestricted license in the state which you reside, or ability to obtain by start date. Licensure must be unencumbered, free of any open/unresolved disciplinary actions including probation or restrictions against privilege to practice
  
• Ability to gain a collaborative practice agreement, if applicable in your state
• APCs working in jurisdictions that authorize APCs to practice autonomously or without formal supervision must have obtained approval to practice autonomously or without formal supervision from their licensing board, if applicable. New hires who are eligible and have not applied prior to hire date, must apply to practice autonomously or without supervision within 1 month of hire. If not eligible to practice autonomously or without formal supervision at hire, the APC must begin working towards meeting the requirement within 1 month of hire, if applicable, and apply for approval to practice autonomously or without formal supervision within 3 months of becoming eligible
  
• Current, active DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire, per state regulations (unless prohibited in state of practice)
  
• 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 and willingness to travel in between facilities daily
  
• High level of comfort with Advanced Illness and Advance care planning with ongoing development ability
  

Preferred 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
  
• Flexibility with shifting priorities

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.