Licensed Practical Nurse (NY)

Role Description :

Oak Street Health takes a team-based approach to providing outstanding patient care. The OSH Team is responsible for delivering excellent, high-touch, primary care, and coordinating the care of our patients throughout the healthcare delivery system.

Nurses are an important part of Oak Street Healthâ s success. High levels of flexibility, attention to detail, and problem solving are required to be successful.

You will be expected to build relationships with Oak Street Health patients, facilitate patientâ s care plans, perform proactive phone and in-person outreach to our patients based on their care needs, participate in weekly care team meetings, and generally coordinate all clinical and auxiliary services needed to provide a high quality health care experience from Oak Street Health.

Core Responsibilities :

In this role, the successful candidate will assist the RN in patient care by completing assigned patient care tasks, in accordance with the NYS LPN scope of practice.

Collects patient healthcare data systematically and, on an on-going basis, using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments.

Administer medications and vaccinations (including injections).

Provide telephonic support for patients, scheduling problem visits or nurse visits when appropriate, offering symptom management under the direction of the provider, supporting refill requests and answering visit follow-up questions

Monitor and coordinate delivery of the care plan

Form relationships with patients and their caregivers to support prevention focused care and ED / hospital diversion where appropriate

Conduct medication and testing authorizations

Deliver an exceptional patient experience through service, responsiveness and care

Other duties, as assigned

LPNs report to the Practice Manager

What are we looking for?

Current state license to practice as an LPN

CPR Certification required

EMR experience

Strong communication skills and customer service orientation

A problem-solving orientation, accountability, and a flexible and positive attitude

A supportive attitude toward our patient population

2 or more years of healthcare experience working in a primary care office or other outpatient setting

US work authorization

Someone who embodies being â Oakyâ