Telephonic Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time, Remote - Colorado License Required)

Role Overview

• Position: Telephonic Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time, Remote)
• Employer: Optum
• Location: Denver, CO (Colorado License Required)
• Schedule: Part-time (20 hours), including evenings, nights, rotating weekends, and holidays.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide virtual care and direction to patients, caregivers, and facility staff via telephonic and video platforms.
• Manage medical, behavioral, chronic, and acute conditions in collaboration with physicians or specialty providers.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and ensure accurate documentation compliant with CMS regulations.
• Coordinate care as members transition through different care settings.
• Conduct advanced care planning conversations with members and families.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted nursing license in the state of residence with the ability to obtain others as required.
• Graduate of an accredited Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
• Active Nurse Practitioner certification through AANP or ANCC (FNP, ANP, GNP, or AGACNP).
• Current DEA licensure/prescriptive authority or ability to obtain post-hire.
• 3+ years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Clinician preferred.