Licensed Practical Nurse (NY) Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)

Job Posted 10/31/2024

Oak Street Health Inc.

Bronx, NY 10451

United States

Category Healthcare

Job Description

Title: Licensed Practical Nurse 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 Healthâs 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 patientâs 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 âOakyâ What does being Oaky look like? Radiating positive energy Assuming good intentions Creating an unmatched patient experience Driving clinical excellence Taking ownership and delivering results Being relentlessly determined Why Oak Street Health? Oak Street Health is on a mission to rebuild healthcare as it should be, providing personalized primary care for older adults on Medicare, with the goal of keeping patients healthy and living life to the fullest. Our innovative care model is centered right in our patient communities, and focused on the quality of care over volume of services. We are an organization on the move! With over 200+ locations and an ambitious growth trajectory, Oak Street Health is attracting and cultivating team members who embody Oaky values and passion for our mission. Oak Street Health Benefits: Mission-focused career impacting change and measurably improving health outcomes for medicare patients Paid vacation, sick time, and investment/retirement 401K match options Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits Opportunities for leadership development and continuing education stipends New centers and flexible work environments Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement Oak Street Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and encourage all interested readers to apply. Learn more at