Registered Nurse- Float

Oak Street Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our clinical care team operating within a Value-Based Care model. In this role, you will support patient health outcomes and long-term wellness by utilizing clinical standards, guidelines, and care pathways to prevent complications and reduce avoidable hospitalizations. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team to deliver quality chronic condition management and drive patient engagement in preventative care.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a primary care clinic environment, supporting both walk-in and telephonic patient interactions. You will report to the Practice Manager and collaborate with providers, medical assistants, phlebotomists, and other clinical staff to coordinate integrated patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support patient assessment and prioritization for walk-in and telephonic triage to ensure patients receive appropriate care levels and avoid unnecessary hospital visits
• Execute protocol-driven chronic condition management
• Perform skilled nursing procedures including wound care and medication administration, including vaccines
• Provide comprehensive patient and caregiver education regarding chronic conditions and preventative care in person, by phone, or in group settings
• Conduct medication reviews within nurse-led visits to ensure patient safety and adherence
• Conduct onsite testing including point-of-care labs, EKGs, and specimen collection; use patient data to identify and close gaps in preventative screenings in compliance with state scope of practice
• Review and act upon high-priority abnormal laboratory results in a timely manner to maintain patient safety and continuity of care
• Partner with providers and the interdisciplinary team to manage complex care plans and coordinate weekly transitions for patients moving from hospital to clinic
• Utilize standardized protocols for medication management, prescription renewals, and prior authorizations
• Manage clinical communications, complete tasks, and close patient visit encounters in a timely manner
• Delegate to medical assistants and phlebotomists as needed to support patient flow and efficiency
• Identify barriers to optimal care including physical, cognitive, language, literacy, socioeconomic, cultural, and behavioral factors
• Create a welcoming and engaging environment that meets the needs of patients, communities, families, and teams
• Serve as a key clinical voice in daily care team meetings to align on patient priorities and clinic operations
• Serve as a support and resource for nursing, other clinical staff, and providers
• Ensure clinical compliance with patient safety initiatives and reporting
• Provide emergency care in accordance with organizational procedures
• Engage in self-evaluation and participate in activities to promote professional growth and development
• Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence; stay aware of current patient-centered, evidence-based practice and applicable research
• Identify and report professional misconduct appropriately

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in your state of residence
• BLS or CPR certification
• Fluent written and spoken English language skills
• US work authorization
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and process information in a confidential manner
• Ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction with strong communication and assessment skills

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate and communicate with members of an interdisciplinary care team
• Excellent computer skills with ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems
• Effective problem-solving and prioritization skills
• 2 or more years of healthcare experience working as an RN

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a clinic setting
• Ability to work independently
• Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken by people in the communities served

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 40 anticipated weekly hours

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range: $60,522 to $129,615 annually (actual offer depends on experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors)
• Eligible for CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs and other resources based on eligibility