Cardiopulmonary Patient Educator - Registered Nurse

CVS Health • Yonkers, NY

6d • $66,575 - $142,576 • Hybrid

About The Position

CVS Health is hiring a Registered Nurse as a Cardiopulmonary Educator to educate patients and caregivers about complex Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) therapies, including providing infusion training and clinical support. The role involves specialized home-care nursing and supporting patients who are starting or transitioning to infused or inhaled PAH therapies. It offers autonomy and one-on-one relationships with patients and caregivers.

The educator collaborates with physicians, clinicians, pharmacy operations, and the sales team to coordinate patient care. The position is direct-hire and full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours. Travel is approximately 85% of the time, primarily by car and occasionally by airplane. Patient visits are mainly in the Bronx, Westchester County, and Upper Manhattan, with additional visits on Long Island, in Connecticut, Upstate New York, and other East Coast states. Work from home is approximately 10–15% of the time. Candidates must live within one hour of a major airport. Overnight travel may occur, particularly during on-call coverage, which is approximately once every 4–6 weeks.

The pay range is $66,575 to $142,576. The position may also be eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Benefits for eligible colleagues include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in New York, with the ability to obtain additional licensure for the multi-state service area.
• Two years of experience in a critical care or acute care hospital setting providing high-tech infusions, or two years of high-tech home infusion experience.
• Must live within one hour of a major airport.
• Ability to participate in the on-call rotation as determined by staffing and business needs.
• Ability to build positive business relationships with all levels of medical and clinical personnel.
• Ability to travel as described in the position summary and as business needs require.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance.
• RN diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience caring for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).
• Home healthcare and pediatric experience.
• CRNI certification.
• Spanish bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and caregivers about PAH therapies, including providing infusion training and clinical support.
• Assist patients who are initiating or transitioning to infused or inhaled PAH therapies.
• Consult and collaborate with physicians, clinicians, pharmacy operations, and the sales team to coordinate patients’ plans of care.
• Build one-on-one relationships with patients and caregivers in a home-care setting.
• Use written, verbal, customer service, and computer skills to interact with key partners.
• Participate in the on-call rotation for weekend coverage approximately once every 4–6 weeks.
• Travel to see patients, support the sales team, and attend training as needed.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources based on eligibility
• Potential eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree