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Nurse Practitioner Primary Care PA/NP

CVS Health logoCVS Health$41.85–$90.13/hrMN - Saint CloudFull timePosted 1w ago
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This posting states $41.85–$90.13 an hour. Open advanced practice provider jobs in Minnesota post a median of $68.65 an hour, the middle half $66.76–$73.11, across 34 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Advanced practice providers employed in Minnesota earn a median of $64.07 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

We’re building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

As the largest retail health care provider in the nation a nd a Fortune To p 10 industry leader, MinuteClinic offers a unique opportunity to deliver a ffordable, a ccessible, a nd comprehensive high‑quality care to patients, families, a nd communities. Our providers a re empowered to practice holistically with strong clinical support, collaborative resources, a nd a unified “one store, one team” a pproach.

This is a clinic-based role focused on delivering the highest-level quality in-person patient care. Virtual care visits may be conducted from the clinic during periods of lower onsite patient volume a nd when doing so does not delay or interfere with in‑person care.

MinuteClinic is proud to hold the A merican Nurses Credentialing Center ( A NCC) Pathway to Excellence® designation, recognizing our commitment to a healthy work environment through Transformational Leadership, Quality, Safety, Shared Governance, Well-being, a nd Professional Development.

What Our Providers Enjoy

  • Autonomy to manage your practice with dedicated collaborative a nd organizational support
  • Flexible scheduling a nd strong work–life balance
  • Exceptional to ols, training, a nd clinical resources
  • Evidence‑based guidelines a nd a ccess to leading a ssessment a nd treatment planning to ols
  • Opportunity to deliver both in‑person a nd virtual care, driven by in‑clinic patient volume
  • Ability to practice a t the to p of your license with comprehensive clinical team support
  • Significant career growth a nd professional development opportunities
  • Charting a nd follow‑up completed during your scheduled shift - no work taken home

In This Role, You Will

  • Deliver evidence‑based primary a nd family care, including a ssessment, diagnosis, treatment, a nd management of a cute a nd chronic conditions
  • Provide both in-person a nd virtual visits (from the clinic) to support positive patient health outcomes
  • Perform diagnostic testing, preventive counseling, treatment of injuries a nd illnesses, a nd coordination of care with other healthcare professionals
  • Engage patients in wellness services, chronic disease management, a nd preventive health screenings
  • Complete essential clinic operations including inventory management, clinic open ing/closing, patient follow‑up, insurance verification, a nd payment collection
  • Support a safe a nd efficient care environment through routine examinations a nd timely patient a ppointment management

Required Qualifications

For Nurse Practitioners (NPs)

  • One year of NP experience preferred; qualified new graduates may be considered
  • Active, unrestricted Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) license in good standing
  • Ability to provide holistic, evidence‑based care including counseling related to pregnancy prevention, STI prevention, a nd safer sex practices
  • Ability to order/ a dminister vaccines a nd injections (COVID‑19, influenza, TB testing, Depo‑Provera, etc.)
  • DOT certification exam completed within 30 days of employment
  • Bilingual proficiency may be required depending on market needs
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Ability to pass a respirator FIT test
  • Physical presence a t a ssigned clinic required

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform duties involving prolonged standing, walking, bending, a nd reaching
  • Ability to perform Basic Life Support

For Physician A ssociates (PAs)

  • Prior PA experience preferred; qualified new graduates considered
  • Master of Science in Physician A ssistant/ A ssociate Studies, or health‑related master’s degree plus Bachelor of Science in PA Studies
  • Current NCCPA certification
  • Active, unrestricted state PA/Physician A ssociate license (or eligibility to obtain upon hire)
  • A bility to provide holistic, evidence‑based care including counseling related to pregnancy prevention, STI prevention, a nd safer sex practices
  • Active BLS certification

Education Requirements

Nurse Practitioners

  • Master’s degree from a n a ccredited Family Nurse Practitioner program
  • Current national board certification ( A ANP or A NCC)
  • A ctive, unrestricted state A PRN license

Physician A ssociates

  • Master of Science in Physician A ssistant/ A ssociate Studies

OR health‑related master’s degree plus Bachelor of Science in PA Studies

  • Current NCCPA certification
  • Active, unrestricted state PA license

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with the EPIC electronic health record
  • Prior MinuteClinic precepting rotation (if less than one year of provider experience; preferred but not required)
  • Experience conducting patient a ssessments a nd exercising sound clinical decision‑making in a virtual care environment
  • Familiarity with digital health to ols a nd virtual communication technologies

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$41.85 - $90.13

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. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments .

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/30/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

From CVS Health's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About CVS Health

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