Nurse Practitioner

Oak Street Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver compassionate, high-quality primary care to adult Medicare patients in underserved communities. In this role, you'll provide comprehensive assessments, manage chronic and acute conditions, and develop preventive care plans within a collaborative, team-based model. You'll work closely with physicians, nurses, and care teams to improve patient outcomes, address social determinants of health, and support population health initiatives. Ideal candidates bring strong clinical skills, cultural humility, and a passion for patient-centered, community-focused care in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to adult Medicare patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
• Develop individualized, preventive care plans focused on chronic disease management and wellness
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, care managers, and social workers in a team-based model
• Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and labs; adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Educate patients and families on conditions, medications, and lifestyle changes to improve outcomes
• Document all encounters accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) and maintain regulatory compliance
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and population health programs for underserved communities
• Coordinate referrals to specialists and community resources to address social determinants of health
• Provide culturally competent, patient-centered care in alignment with Oak Street Health's mission
• Precept or mentor clinical staff as needed and participate in ongoing professional development

Required Skills

• Primary care clinical assessment and diagnosis
• Chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, CHF, COPD)
• Adult-Gerontology or Family practice competencies
• Preventive care and wellness planning
• Ordering and interpreting labs and diagnostic tests
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
• Care coordination and population health management
• Patient and family education
• Culturally competent communication
• Regulatory compliance and quality improvement