139 Nurses jobs in Bay Minette
Nursing Assistant
Posted 15 days ago
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Start your healthcare career with us and train to become a CNA at no cost to you!
Working with us means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on our patients’ lives each and every day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, our facility offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from many different conditions. As you care for and help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.
Duties and Responsibilities:
A NA’s primary responsibilities are to ensure patient comfort alongside RNs and LPNs who provide more advanced care. You'll be mentored by some of our most experienced nurses to help you learn on the job and prepare you to take the CNA exam. Our nursing assistants have a variety of tasks and are key players at our facility.
Our culture of compassionate care and collaboration is founded on more than just the services we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. With us you’ll find something totally different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity.a team that is family based and family operated.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Basic patient care competency skills
Benefits (for full time employees):
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Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama Gold Plan Health Insurance (low cost!)
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Dental Insurance
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401k/matched
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PTO
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Paid Holidays
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Very attractive employee referral bonus plan
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Paid training to become a Certified Nursing Assistant resulting in a hourly pay increase upon obtaining your CNA certification.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
"Our Family Caring For Yours"
Requirements
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Nursing Assistant in good standing and meet all applicable Federal and State certification requirements
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Basic patient care competency skills
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice Aide
Posted 14 days ago
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Join us to make a difference when life matters most
Are you a Hospice Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who finds purpose in providing compassionate, hands-on care during life’s most meaningful moments?
We believe every day is an opportunity to bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families facing end-of-life journeys.
We’re currently seeking a dependable, empathetic, and attentive Hospice Aide to provide essential personal care and emotional support to patients wherever they call home—whether that's a private residence, assisted living facility, or inpatient unit. If you're passionate about making a difference when it matters most, we invite you to join our dedicated hospice care team.
What You’ll Do as a Hospice Aide:
- Provide direct personal care to terminally ill patients
- Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, and toileting
- Support safe mobility, including use of walkers and wheelchairs
- Help with meal preparation, feeding, and light housekeeping
- Observe and report changes in the patient’s physical or mental condition
- Offer emotional and psychological support to patients and families
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of visits
- Attend team meetings and participate in Quality Improvement (QI) activities
- Practiceinfection control and follow safety protocols at all times
Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:
- Active CNA license in the state of employment (Required)
- Current CPR certification (Required)
- Driver’s license and reliable vehicle with insurance (Required)
- Six (6) months or more of direct patient care experience (Preferred)
- Comfortable working in home settings, hospice facilities, or long-term care environments
- Demonstrated compassion, patience, and ability to handle emotional situations
- Willingness to work independently and adapt to changing patient needs
Preferred Background (Not Required):
- Experience in home health, hospice, palliative care, or oncology
- Prior roles in hospital nursing, ICU, geriatrics, med-surg, ER, telemetry, or nursing homes
- Exposure to end-of-life care, wound care, or admissions support
Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- National & Local Recognition Programs
- Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
- Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
- Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
- Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Ready to Make a Difference in Someone’s Daily Life?
Apply now to become part of our Hospice Care team and help patients live safely, comfortably, and with dignity—at home.
Legalese- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace
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Location Gentiva Hospice Our CompanyAt Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.
Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:
- Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
- Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
- Home health care: Heartland Home Health
- Advanced illness management: Illumia Health
With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Posted 2 days ago
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Location
US-AL-Mobile
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Mental Health
Position Type
Part-Time
Recruiter : Email
Overview
NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our team of medical professionals in the Mobile County Metro Jail in Mobile, Alabama.
As a Correctional Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner , you will work under the supervision of a psychiatrist, alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals, to provide mental health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for the facility residents. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health needs.
ResponsibilitiesThe Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnosing mental health conditions to facility residents that protects the rights, dignity, and health of our unique patient population. Additional responsibilities may include and not be limited to:
- Assessing, diagnosing and treating patients with psychiatric disorders
- Medication management including prescribing, adjusting and discontinuing medication as needed
- Maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records, including assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
- Responding to psychiatric emergencies, providing immediate interventions and safety protocols within the facility
- Coordinate, lead and participate in educational training activities related to mental health care
- Ensuring compliance with State and Federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including correctional staff, psychologists, social workers and other medical professionals to develop and implement treatment plans and ensuring staff are responsive to patients' needs
Qualifications
Experience / Requirements / Qualifications
- Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)in Alabama
- Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in Alabama
- A current DEA registration in Alabama
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Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
- Experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including those with mental health and substance use disorders
- Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals, including other medical professionals and correctional staff
- Must possess strong written communication and verbal skills and have strong computer skills.
- Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
- Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Display integrity, professionalism and be able to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening
Physical Capabilities:
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.
Why Join NaphCare?
NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.
NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
- Lowest Cost Benefits!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
- Free continuing education and CMEs
NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up to date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.
If you would like to s peak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process , then send your resume to and I'll be in touch.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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Nurse Practitioner - Functional Assessor
Posted 26 days ago
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Nurse Functional Assessor
North West England, Yorkshire and North East England
Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:00
£37,800 - £9,500
Do good. Be great as a nurse.
Are you a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Registered Mental Health Nurse seeking professional growth, flexible working and a better work-life balance?
About the role
As a Nurse Functional Assessor at Maximus, you'll use your clinical expertise to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You'll work on complex cases involving physical and mental health conditions and chronic pain disorders, while your compassion and experience helps customers move forward with their lives.
The role can be both challenging and rewarding, which is why we provide a tailored training programme to help you thrive. You'll begin with formal training before assessing customers and have ongoing support and mentorship in your role with us.
Duties and responsibilities
- Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life
- Produce Personal Independent Payment (PIP) reports to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine a person's eligibility for benefits
- Develop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with the support of regular feedback and supervision
Requirements
- Valid NMC registration number
- At least 1 year of broad post-registration adult or mental health experience gained within or outside of the NHS
- You MUST have the right to work in the UK - we cannot offer sponsorships
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Comfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reports
What we offer
- 7,800 - 9,500 salary depending on which benefit type you are working on
- Flexible working - full-time, part-time and hybrid
- No bank holidays, evenings or weekends
- A recognised accreditation with the University of Salford upon completion of training*
- Leading maternity and paternity paid leave
- Bank holidays plus 25 days' holiday with the option to buy or sell 5 days
- Ongoing CPD, clinical development and reimbursed validation fees
- ,000 for referring a friend
- Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
- In-person clinical conferences held annually
Join us and become part of a team that's making a real difference to people's lives.
EEO Statement
Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.
We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.
Minimum Salary
37,800.00
Maximum Salary
39,500.00
Nurse Practitioner - Functional Assessor
Posted 26 days ago
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Nurse Functional Assessor
North West England, Yorkshire and North East England
Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:00
£37,800 - £9,500
Do good. Be great as a nurse.
Are you a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Registered Mental Health Nurse seeking professional growth, flexible working and a better work-life balance?
About the role
As a Nurse Functional Assessor at Maximus, you'll use your clinical expertise to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You'll work on complex cases involving physical and mental health conditions and chronic pain disorders, while your compassion and experience helps customers move forward with their lives.
The role can be both challenging and rewarding, which is why we offer a tailored training programme to help you thrive. You'll begin with 6 weeks of training before assessing customers and have ongoing support and mentorship in your role with us.
Duties and responsibilities
- Conduct telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life
- Produce reports to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine a person's eligibility for benefits
- Develop your clinical knowledge and assessment skills with the support of regular feedback and supervision
- Valid NMC registration number
- At least 1 year of broad post-registration adult or mental health experience gained within or outside of the NHS
- You MUST have the right to work in the UK - we cannot offer sponsorships
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Comfortable using computer software to type and produce detailed reports
What we offer
- 7,800 - 39,500 salary depending on which benefit type you are working on
- Flexible working - full time, part time and hybrid
- No bank holidays, evenings or weekends
- Leading maternity and paternity paid leave
- Bank holidays plus 25 days' holiday with the option to buy or sell 5 days
- Ongoing CPD, clinical development and reimbursed validation fees
- ,000 for referring a friend
- Life insurance and Medicash Healthcare Cash Plan
- In-person clinical conferences held annually
Join us and become part of a team that's making a real difference to people's lives.
EEO Statement
Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.
We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.
Minimum Salary
39,500.00
Maximum Salary
46,300.00
Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Licensed Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerWage: Between $89-$203 an hour
Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner? Whether you want to see patients alongside a full-time job or grow a full-time practice, Headway makes it easy to accept insurance, boost your earnings, and focus on care - without the administrative burden. It’s all on one free-to-use platform, no commitment required.
About the role
This position is for licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners looking to start or grow their private practice. Headway provides the tools, resources, and support to help you navigate insurance, streamline operations, and let you focus on what matters most - your patients.
About you
You’re a fully licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner with your DEA or CDS number , ANCC board certification , a valid NPI number and malpractice insurance .
You’re looking to start or expand your private practice while maintaining control over your schedule, client load, and work environment.
Why partner with Headway?
As an independent provider with Headway, you’ll gain access to:
Hassle-free insurance credentialing: Get credentialed for free in multiple states within as little as 30 days.
Increased earnings: Secure competitive rates with top insurance plans through our nationwide network.
Predictable bi-weekly payments: Receive reliable payouts directly from Headway.
Built-in EHR tools: Access real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, documentation templates, assessments, and more.
Compliance & audit support: Stay up-to-date with insurance requirements and industry regulations.
Free continuing education: Earn CEUs and expand your expertise through Headway Academy.
How Headway supports your patients
Increased access: Headway makes it easier for your clients to get the care they need at a price they can afford through insurance.
Instant verification: Clients can easily check their insurance status and get the care they need without disruption.
Important Notes
This is a 1099 independent contractor role. You’ll have full autonomy over your practice, including setting your hours and managing your caseload.
At this time, Headway can’t support mental health professionals that aren’t fully licensed. If your application was rejected for incomplete licensure, you’re welcome to reapply once you have a valid license.
About Headway
We make it easy for mental health providers to take insurance by credentialing you with the nation’s largest networks, handling billing and admin paperwork, and helping you earn more stable income with higher rates. With Headway, you can finally focus on what matters most: providing life-changing care. We’ll take care of the rest.
Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Licensed Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerWage: Between $89-$203 an hour
Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner? Whether you want to see patients alongside a full-time job or grow a full-time practice, Headway makes it easy to accept insurance, boost your earnings, and focus on care - without the administrative burden. It’s all on one free-to-use platform, no commitment required.
About the role
This position is for licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners looking to start or grow their private practice. Headway provides the tools, resources, and support to help you navigate insurance, streamline operations, and let you focus on what matters most - your patients.
About you
You’re a fully licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner with your DEA or CDS number , ANCC board certification , a valid NPI number and malpractice insurance .
You’re looking to start or expand your private practice while maintaining control over your schedule, client load, and work environment.
Why partner with Headway?
As an independent provider with Headway, you’ll gain access to:
Hassle-free insurance credentialing: Get credentialed for free in multiple states within as little as 30 days.
Increased earnings: Secure competitive rates with top insurance plans through our nationwide network.
Predictable bi-weekly payments: Receive reliable payouts directly from Headway.
Built-in EHR tools: Access real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, documentation templates, assessments, and more.
Compliance & audit support: Stay up-to-date with insurance requirements and industry regulations.
Free continuing education: Earn CEUs and expand your expertise through Headway Academy.
How Headway supports your patients
Increased access: Headway makes it easier for your clients to get the care they need at a price they can afford through insurance.
Instant verification: Clients can easily check their insurance status and get the care they need without disruption.
Important Notes
This is a 1099 independent contractor role. You’ll have full autonomy over your practice, including setting your hours and managing your caseload.
At this time, Headway can’t support mental health professionals that aren’t fully licensed. If your application was rejected for incomplete licensure, you’re welcome to reapply once you have a valid license.
About Headway
We make it easy for mental health providers to take insurance by credentialing you with the nation’s largest networks, handling billing and admin paperwork, and helping you earn more stable income with higher rates. With Headway, you can finally focus on what matters most: providing life-changing care. We’ll take care of the rest.
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Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Headway summary:
Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners provide specialized mental health care by diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders. This role supports independent practice growth with tools for insurance credentialing, billing, scheduling, and compliance management. The position enables practitioners to focus on patient care while managing their own schedules and caseloads as independent contractors.
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Licensed Psychiatric Nurse PractitionerWage: Between $89-$203 an hour
Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner? Whether you want to see patients alongside a full-time job or grow a full-time practice, Headway makes it easy to accept insurance, boost your earnings, and focus on care - without the administrative burden. It’s all on one free-to-use platform, no commitment required.
About the role
This position is for licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners looking to start or grow their private practice. Headway provides the tools, resources, and support to help you navigate insurance, streamline operations, and let you focus on what matters most - your patients.
About you
You’re a fully licensed psychiatric nurse practitioner with your DEA or CDS number , ANCC board certification , a valid NPI number and malpractice insurance .
You’re looking to start or expand your private practice while maintaining control over your schedule, client load, and work environment.
Why partner with Headway?
As an independent provider with Headway, you’ll gain access to:
Hassle-free insurance credentialing: Get credentialed for free in multiple states within as little as 30 days.
Increased earnings: Secure competitive rates with top insurance plans through our nationwide network.
Predictable bi-weekly payments: Receive reliable payouts directly from Headway.
Built-in EHR tools: Access real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, documentation templates, assessments, and more.
Compliance & audit support: Stay up-to-date with insurance requirements and industry regulations.
Free continuing education: Earn CEUs and expand your expertise through Headway Academy.
How Headway supports your patients
Increased access: Headway makes it easier for your clients to get the care they need at a price they can afford through insurance.
Instant verification: Clients can easily check their insurance status and get the care they need without disruption.
Important Notes
This is a 1099 independent contractor role. You’ll have full autonomy over your practice, including setting your hours and managing your caseload.
At this time, Headway can’t support mental health professionals that aren’t fully licensed. If your application was rejected for incomplete licensure, you’re welcome to reapply once you have a valid license.
About Headway
We make it easy for mental health providers to take insurance by credentialing you with the nation’s largest networks, handling billing and admin paperwork, and helping you earn more stable income with higher rates. With Headway, you can finally focus on what matters most: providing life-changing care. We’ll take care of the rest.
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Nurse Practitioner Statewide Traveler, Alabama In-Home Visits

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**Optum is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our Home-based Medical Care team traveling to homes and providing care throughout the entire state of Alabama. Optum is a clinician-led care organization, that is creating a seamless health journey for patients across the care continuum.**
**As a member of the broader Home and Community Care team, you'll help bring home-based medical care to complex, chronic patients. This life-changing work helps give older adults more days at home.**
At Optum, the integrated medical teams who practice within Home and Community Care are creating something new in health care. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.**
Position in these functions works as a provider member within the HBMC interdisciplinary team in the direct delivery of home-based medical care of a population within an assigned geography. Dedicated to improving the health and well- being of patients, this position collaborates with the PCP, HBMC interdisciplinary teammates and consultants, and as needed, the health plan Medical Director and other health professionals, to develop and carry out patients' goals of care in all phases of the patient journey.
**Position Highlights & Primary Responsibilities:**
+ Performs an initial comprehensive assessment on all newly enrolled patients and provides ongoing care thereafter
+ Develops a patient management care plan upon enrollment and updates it as needed when changes in condition warrant or following hospitalization
+ Meets with patients and/or their legal representatives to review newly developed or modified care plans; involves the PCP or supervising physician in these meetings, when applicable
+ Comfortable with basic procedures of nursing care, including IV placement, blood draws, injections, foley catheters, nasal packing, wound care, etc. New hire and annual skills check/training provided
+ Prescribes appropriate diagnostics and interventions to avoid unnecessary acute admissions
+ Completes follow-up and post-discharge assessments according to documented standard operating procedure
+ Consults with hospital, emergency or post-acute clinical team following notification of patient transfer
+ Educates patients and/or their legal representatives in disease processes affecting patients and ways to manage them effectively, as well as to promote wellness
+ Actively participates in ongoing meetings pertaining to patient care and clinical excellence
+ Implements HEDIS measure campaigns and other quality initiatives to ensure the highest standards of care and to promote the improvement of care management and delivery
+ Keeps current on relevant medical and nursing research, technology, and related issues by attending continuing education courses, professional meetings and journal reviews
+ Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing or physician assistants
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:**
+ Completion of Nurse Practitioner accredited program
+ Current state RN/NP license
+ Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
+ Access to reliable transportation; if you are driving a vehicle, you must comply with all the terms of the Optum Motor Vehicle Safety policy
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ 2+ years of clinical experience, primary care, home-based medical care, geriatrics or palliative care of emergency/urgent care
+ Knowledge of long-term care, community resources and cost-effective alternatives regarding patient care delivery systems
+ Knowledge of CPT, ICD-10 and HCPC codes
+ Knowledge of clinical standards of care
+ Awareness of NCQA requirements, CMS guidelines, Medicaid/Medicare contracts and benefit systems
***PLEASE NOTE*** Employees must be in an active regular status. Employees must remain in role for a minimum of 12 months from the date of hire /rehire/transfer. If an employee leaves Home and Community, the student loan repayments will cease. **The employee must remain in an Advanced Practice Clinician or Physician role within Home and Community for 36 months to receive the full benefit of the student loan repayments.**
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.
_OptumCare 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._
_OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment_
Registered Nurse
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* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
* Current valid state license for Registered Nurse.
* Possesses an active CPR certification.
* Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.
* Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.
A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
YesCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status. EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans.
Responsibilities
Below is a list of your responsibilities as a Registered Nurse (RN) with YesCare:
* Responds to and initiates care for medical emergencies throughout the facility. This includes the ability to perform continuous CPR until properly relieved.
* Administers and documents medications on the Medication Administration Record. Documents all nursing care provided.
* Performs histories and physicals on inmates. Assesses patient health status and refers to appropriate level of healthcare provider. Physically assists Physician in patient examinations and treatments. Implements and follows up on Physician / Dentist verbal and written orders.
* Teaches healthcare information to patients and correctional staff.
* Collects samples, specimens and cultures per Physician orders.
* Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills. Follows security regulations for keys, sharps and controlled medications. Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
* Performs venipuncture and I.V. therapy.
* Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
* Other duties as assigned by management
YesCare Benefits (only applicable for full-time positions)
* Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Life and Disability Insurance
* Generous PTO plan
* 401k with matching funds
* Employee Discount and Rewards Program
* Tuition Assistance
* Continuing Education Reimbursement
About YesCare Health
Correctional healthcare is not just a job. It's a calling.
By choosing a career with YesCare, you are choosing the opportunity to truly make a difference in the health, well-being, and future of the patients you serve. We take pride in being a pioneer provider of correctional healthcare. As a YesCare professional, you have access to the resources and support to enhance your skills, build a solid foundation to reach your career potential, and contribute to the care and well-being of an underserved population. There is no greater calling. Join YesCare today and be part of our legacy of innovation and clinical expertise.