Float Registered Nurse

CVS Health • Philadelphia, PA

6d • $66,575 - $142,576

About The Position

The Center Nurse is a clinical care team member at Oak Street Health, operating within a Value-Based Care model that prioritizes patient health outcomes and long-term wellness. The nurse uses standards, guidelines, and care pathways to support patient health and prevent complications. The role drives quality care through clinical assessments, chronic condition management, and collaboration with the care team to reduce avoidable hospitalizations. It also helps create an engaging and welcoming environment through effective team communication and delegation. The Center Nurse reports to the Practice Manager.

The nurse supports triage, chronic condition management, skilled nursing procedures, patient education, medication reviews, onsite testing, review of abnormal laboratory results, and coordination of complex care plans and hospital-to-clinic transitions. The role also supports clinical practice standards, patient safety, 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 skills.
• U.S. 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.
• 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.
• At least 2 years of healthcare experience working as an RN.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment and prioritization for walk-in and telephone triage so patients receive 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.
• Provide patients and caregivers with education about chronic conditions and preventative 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; use patient data to identify and close preventative-screening gaps while complying with state scope-of-practice requirements.
• Review and act promptly on high-priority abnormal laboratory results to support 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.
• Use standardized protocols for medication management, prescription renewals, and prior authorizations.
• Ensure clinical communications are managed, tasks are completed, and patient visit encounters are closed 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 responsive to patients, communities, families, and teams.
• 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.
• Support and serve as a resource for nursing staff, 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 that promote professional growth and development.
• Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence to fulfill Center Nurse responsibilities.
• Maintain awareness of current patient-centered, evidence-based practice and consider applicable research data in care delivery.
• Identify and appropriately report professional misconduct.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources, based on eligibility
• Eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to base pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed