Registered Nurse $5000 Sign On Bonus

CVS Health•Park, KS

1d•$66,575 - $142,576

About The Position

The Center Nurse is a clinical care team member at Oak Street Health who works within a Value-Based Care model focused on patient health outcomes and long-term wellness. The nurse supports patient health by using standards, guidelines, and care pathways to prevent complications, provide clinical assessments, manage chronic conditions, and collaborate with the care team to reduce avoidable hospitalizations. The Center Nurse fosters a welcoming environment through effective communication and delegation, empowering the care team to deliver quality care. The role reports to the Practice Manager. The position includes patient triage and assessment, chronic condition management, skilled nursing procedures, patient and caregiver education, medication reviews, onsite testing, follow-up on abnormal laboratory results, and coordination of complex care plans and hospital transitions. The nurse also supports clinical standards and procedures, patient safety and compliance, care-team communication, and professional development.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in the state where the applicant resides.
BLS or CPR certification.
Fluent written and spoken English language skills.
US work authorization.
Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and process information confidentially.
Ability to assess patients without face-to-face interaction, with strong communication and assessment skills.
2+ years of healthcare experience working as an RN (strongly preferred).

Nice To Haves

Ability to collaborate and communicate with members of an interdisciplinary care team.
Excellent computer skills, including the ability to read, interpret, and analyze data from various computer systems.
Effective problem-solving and prioritization skills.
Previous experience in a clinic setting.
Ability to work independently.
Fluency in Spanish, Polish, Russian, or other languages spoken in the communities served.

Responsibilities

Support assessment and prioritization for walk-in and telephonic triage to guide patients to the appropriate level of care and avoid unnecessary hospital visits.
Carry out protocol-driven chronic condition management.
Perform skilled nursing procedures, including wound care and medication administration, including vaccines.
Educate patients and caregivers about chronic conditions and preventive care in person, by phone, or in group settings.
Conduct medication reviews during nurse-led visits to support patient safety and adherence.
Conduct onsite testing, including point-of-care labs, EKGs, and specimen collection, and use patient data to identify and close preventive screening gaps in accordance with state scope of practice.
Review and act on high-priority abnormal laboratory results in a timely manner.
Partner with providers and the interdisciplinary team to manage complex care plans and coordinate weekly transitions for patients returning to the clinic from the hospital.
Use 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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Support coordination, integration, communication, and implementation of nursing practice and standard operating procedures.
Identify barriers to optimal care, including physical, cognitive, language, literacy, socioeconomic, cultural, and behavioral barriers.
Create a welcoming and engaging environment for patients, communities, families, and teams.
Deliver an exceptional patient experience through responsive, respectful care.
Serve as a clinical voice in daily care-team meetings to align on patient priorities and clinic operations.
Provide support and resources to nursing staff, other clinical staff, and providers.
Ensure clinical compliance with patient safety initiatives and reporting.
Provide emergency care according to organizational procedures.
Engage in self-evaluation and participate in professional growth and development activities.
Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence for the Center Nurse role.
Stay informed about patient-centered, evidence-based practice and consider applicable research in care delivery.
Identify and appropriately report professional misconduct.