Nurse Practitioner (NP/PA)

Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver. Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable.**This is a full time position (30-35 hours/week) at our Castle Hills clinic**POSITION SUMMARY: CVS Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP)/ Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Primary Care team. In this capacity, you will work in collaboration with a dedicated clinical care team to provide evidenced-based care to a panel of patients. The clinical care team will work with the provider daily to drive better outcomes for entire panel of patients. This will include accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management of health problems, health counseling, and disposition planning. This role will report to the practice manager.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include but are not limited toPatient-Centered Quality and SafetyUses knowledge of etiologies, risk factors, pathophysiology, presentation, and epidemiology of medical conditions relevant to primary, acute, chronic, and transitional to provide care to patientsPerforms history and physical assessments of patients that are accurate, complete, concise, relevant, and appropriate for age, gender, and clinical symptoms.Provides patient counseling; inclusive of pregnancy prevention, STI Prevention/safer sex practices, contraceptive care counseling and medication managementCounsels and educates patients and families on health maintenance and respond to patient care inquiriesEvaluates and treats patients' medical needs with safe and high-quality treatmentDocuments all patient care within an electronic health record in accordance with current policies and proceduresWorks as a member of the clinical care team providing care and coordination of our patients with internal and external colleagues ensuring the highest level of care is always provided for all patientsProvides patient-centered care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease Refers to appropriate specialists and patient care components as appropriateMaintain patient confidentiality in accordance with PHI and HIPAA standardsCommunication and Interdisciplinary CollaborationCollaborates with clinical care team to ensure the delivery of high quality, patient centric, longitudinal careParticipates in and in some cases leads clinical care team huddlesDemonstrates core values of CVS Health in all communications and interactionsCommunicates effectively with members of the clinical care team, other health professionals and health-related agencies.On call rotation shared with providers in market for after hours patient clinical needs or shift coverageWorks effectively with clinical care team membersPromotes mutual respect and trust working within a team model.Cultivates and maintains all levels of communication; adjusts communication style to effectively influence quality outcomes and patient needsHealthcare Environment ManagementResolves conflict using appropriate communication and management techniquesCultivates and maintains positive relationships with clinical care team membersManages clinical and non-clinical duties efficientlyAdapts quickly to new models of patient care for clinic efficiencyEnhances operational effectiveness, emphasizing cost containment without jeopardizing important innovation or quality of patient careMaintains self-awareness and professionalism of individual actions and how they impact the care team, the practice, and healthcare industryAssist with hiring, development, and evaluation of Primary Care clinical care team as appropriateComplete necessary tasks for clinic operations, including but not limited to following up on lab results, and receiving incoming clinical information.Business AcumenOwn the success of your practice through implementation of the Primary Care business plan designed to meet identified business goalsAutonomyDemonstrates the highest level of accountability for professional practiceWorks independently, prioritizes and solves problems, takes initiative, and advocates for patients and practiceActively participates in professional development thru professional groups, committees within the organization and/or additional external experiencesTakes initiative to meet identified learning needs using multiple resources.Maintains self-awareness and professionalism of individual actions and how they impact the practice, and healthcare industryContinuing education, including what is required to maintain employment at CVS Health/ Primary Care, is the responsibility of the providerEDUCATION: Completion of master's degree level Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program with current National Board Certification and State of Employment license to practice in the Advanced Practice role required.ADDITIONAL REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Active Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner license or Physician Assistant license in good standingCurrent National Board Certification, Family PracticeA minimum of 1 year of recent Primary Care experience as a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in either a family medicine or primary care practice preferred. If not, successful completion of CVS Minute Clinic primary care training program.Working knowledge and understanding of quality measurement in the management of chronic disease conditionsSelf- motivated, prioritizes and solves problems, takes initiative, and advocates for their patients and their practiceEffective verbal, written, and electronic communication skillsOutstanding organizational skills and ability to multi-taskInitiative, problem solving ability, adaptability, and flexibilityAbility to work remotely in a clinical care team cultureAbility to work without direct supervision and practice autonomouslyIs proficient with information management and technologyWillingness to obtain multi-state licensuresCapacity to collaborate with professional colleagues frequenty to ensure quality patient careWORKING ENVIRONMENT:While performing the duties of the job, the Primary Care NP/PA 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 RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:$41.85 - $90.13This 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. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. 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. 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, and free development courses. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off ("PTO") or vacation pay, and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies. For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS HealthWe anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/28/2024Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.