Registered Nurse - Primary Care

CVS Health•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Oak Street Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team in Philadelphia, PA. This role operates within a Value-Based Care model, prioritizing patient health outcomes and long-term wellness. The Center Nurse supports patient health by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery to prevent complications. They drive quality care through clinical assessments, chronic condition management, and collaboration with the care team to reduce avoidable hospitalizations. The role fosters an engaging and welcoming environment through effective team communication and delegation, empowering the team to deliver the best care. Center Nurses report to the Practice Manager.

Requirements

Active, Unrestricted Registered Nurse Licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.
BLS or CPR Certification
Fluent written and spoken English language skills.
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, strong communication and assessment skill
Must be able to remain in a stationary upright position or move about the work area for approximately 6 to 7 hours of an 8-hour workday, in addition to being able to lift up to 20 pounds to perform core operational duties.
US work authorization

Nice To Haves

2+ years of healthcare experience, working as an RN
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
Previous experience in clinic setting
Ability to work independently
Fluency in another language is not required, but is a plus when it comes to connecting with our diverse patient communities.

Responsibilities

Support patient assessment and prioritization for both walk-in and telephonic triage to ensure patients receive the right level of care 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, over the 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) and use patient data to identify and close gaps in preventative screenings, ensuring 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 the hospital back to the clinic.
Utilize standardized protocols for medication management, prescription renewals and prior authorizations.
Ensures clinical communications are managed, tasks are completed and patient visit encounters are closed in a timely manner.
Delegates to medical assistants and phlebotomists as needed to support patient flow and efficiency.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supports the coordination, integration, communication, and implementation of nursing practice and standard operating procedures.
Identifies barriers to optimal care, e.g. physical, cognitive, language, literacy, socioeconomic, cultural, and or behavioral.
Create a welcoming and engaging environment to meet the needs of our patients, communities, families and teams where they are.
Deliver an exceptional patient experience through service, responsiveness and respectful care.
Serve as a key clinical voice in daily care team meetings to align on patient priorities and clinic operations.
Serves as a support and resource for nursing, other clinical staff and providers.
Ensures clinical compliance with Patient Safety initiatives and reporting.
Provides emergency care in accordance with organizational procedure.
Engages in self-evaluation and participates in activities to promote own professional growth and development.
Seeks, acquires and maintains current nursing knowledge and competence to fulfill responsibilities as a Center Nurse.
Maintains awareness of current patient centered, evidence-based practice and considers applicable research data to patient care delivery.
Fulfills obligation to identify and report professional misconduct appropriately.