Minute Clinic Virtual Care Nurse Practitioner (contract)
About The Position
The Minute Clinic Virtual Care Nurse Practitioner (Provider) delivers patient care through a remote technology platform. Working with a dedicated team of professionals, the Provider practices autonomously to provide holistic, evidence-based care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management of health problems, health counseling, and disposition planning for patients aged 18 months and above. This is a six-month PRN contract. Ideal candidates have at least 20 hours of availability per week, including some weekends. Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted license in a U.S. state or district and be willing and able to obtain additional licensure as needed. Remote providers must have broadband connectivity, a quiet setting with a neutral background, and the ability to maintain patient privacy under CVS Health guidelines. A hardwired internet connection is preferred. The role involves interacting with patients remotely, using a computer and phone, writing, speaking intelligibly, hearing patient responses, and viewing and reading computer screens and other electronic devices.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted licensure in any U.S. state or district.
- At least two years of medically relevant experience or equivalent.
- Completion of a Master’s Degree-level Family Nurse Practitioner program.
- Current National Board Certification and a State of Employment license to practice in the Advanced Practice Nurse role.
- Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Initiative, problem-solving ability, adaptability, and flexibility.
- Ability to work without direct supervision and practice autonomously.
- Proficiency with information management and technology.
- Ability to collaborate with professional colleagues to provide quality care.
- Depending on the market, proficiency in speaking and writing additional languages, including potentially Spanish, may be required.
- Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensure as needed.
- Ideal candidates have 20 or more hours of availability per week, including some weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to hardwire into the internet connection.
Responsibilities
- Provide holistic, evidence-based care, including accurate assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management of health problems, health counseling, and disposition planning.
- Evaluate primary care, acute, chronically ill, and transitional care patients aged 18 months and above, and provide health education, counseling, and disposition planning.
- Provide counseling on pregnancy prevention, STI prevention and safer sex practices, contraceptive care, and medication management.
- Educate patients on health maintenance and respond to patient care inquiries.
- Document patient care in an electronic health record according to MinuteClinic policies and procedures.
- Coordinate patient care with internal and external colleagues, including the broader patient-centered medical home.
- Work effectively with Providers, Collaborative Physicians, paraprofessionals, Pharmacists, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Work independently, prioritize and solve problems, take initiative, and advocate for patients and the practice.
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
