Virtual Primary Care Provider Western Region

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POSITION SUMMARY :

CVSHealth is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our National Virtual Primary Care team. You will work in collaboration with a dedicated care team to provide evidenced based, primary care inclusive of accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management of health problems, health counseling, and disposition planning for patients 18 years of age and older.

This full time clinical position is 100% remote supporting patients primarily located in the Pacific, Mountain and Central time zones.

The care team will work with NP daily to drive better outcomes for entire panel.

Licensure Requirements :

Active Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner license in good standing in at least one of the following states : Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Minnesota, Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

Patient-Centered Quality and Safety

• Demonstrates knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation and epidemiology of medical conditions relevant to primary, acute, chronic, and transitional care patients
• Performs history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant and appropriate for age, gender and clinical problem
• Evaluate and treat patients' medical needs with safe and high quality care
• Counsels and educates patients and families
• Document all patient care within an electronic health record in line with current policies and procedures
• Works as a member of the care team providing care and coordination of our patients with internal and external colleagues ensuring the highest level of care is provided for all patients and at all time
• Provides patient centered care that is , compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease
• Referral to appropriate Specialists and patient care components as appropriate
• Possess an awareness and a working understanding of quality measurement in the management of chronic disease conditions
• Document patients that have expressed a desire to join care team panel, using approved EMR workflows
• Participate in / lead practice committees (e.g. Epic Optimization, Care Pathways, etc.)

Communication and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Collaborates with care team to ensure the delivery of high quality, patient centric, longitudinal care
• Participate in daily care team huddles to review patient care including precharting, open care gaps, labs / diagnositics / referral reports, etc
• Communicates effectively with members of the care team, other health professionals and health related agencies
• Works effectively with care team members
• Promotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model
• Cultivate and maintain all levels of communication; adjusts communication style to effectively influence quality outcomes and patient needs

Healthcare Environment Management

• Resolve conflict using appropriate management techniques
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with care team members
• Manages clinical and non-clinical duties efficiently
• Adapts quickly to new models of patient care for clinic efficiency
• Demonstrates core values of CVS Health in all communications and interactions
• Enhances operational effectiveness, emphasizing cost containment without jeopardizing important innovation or quality of care

Professionalism :

• Demonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practice
• Self- motivated, prioritizes and solves problems, takes initiative, and advocates for their patients and their practice
• Participates in professional development thru organizational and departmental meetings, educational opportunities, committees and workgroups as necessary
• Demonstrates insight into own strengths, limitations and knowledge deficits
• Demonstrates initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources
• Actively participates in self-evaluation by utilizing guidance and constructive feedback in a professional manner
• Maintains self awareness and professionalism of individual actions and how they impact the care team, the practice, and healthcare industry

EDUCATION :

Completion of Master’s Degree level Family Nurse Practitioner program with current National Board Certification and State of Employment license to practice in the Advanced Practice Nurse role required

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Current National Board Certification, Family Practice
• A minimum of 5 years of recent Primary Care experience as a Nurse Practitioner in either a family medicine or primary care practice
• Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Initiative, problem solving ability, adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to work remotely in a care team culture
• Is proficient with information management and technology
• Obtain, and maintain in good standing, multi-state licensures
• Scheduled on-call rotation to provide after-hours care as needed for VPC members

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

• Virtual Care Team members must meet minimum requirements for remote care delivery, including : broadband connectivity, a quiet setting with a neutral background to conduct visits from, and the ability to uphold patient privacy per CVSH guidelines
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to interact with patients remotely, sit, write, operate the computer and phone, speak intelligibly, and hear patient responses
• Specific vision abilities include the ability to view and read a computer screen and other electronic devices

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is :

$78,331.50 - $196,800.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.

The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities.

The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees.

The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits.

CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners.

As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off ( PTO ) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.