Nurse Practitioner

Oak Street Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide high-quality, patient-centered primary care to adults on Medicare in underserved communities. In this role, you'll deliver comprehensive assessments, manage chronic and acute conditions, and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team to improve patient outcomes. You will focus on preventive care, education, and care coordination, leveraging data and best practices to support value-based care. Oak Street Health offers a supportive, inclusive environment with robust professional development and the opportunity to make a meaningful community impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary and preventive care to a panel of adult Medicare patients, focusing on chronic disease management and health maintenance.
• Perform advanced clinical assessments, formulate diagnoses, and develop evidence-based treatment and care plans for acute and chronic conditions.
• Order, perform, and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostics; adjust care plans and medications based on results and patient response.
• Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with state and federal regulations, including controlled substances where appropriate.
• Document all patient encounters, care plans, and communications accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, care managers, social workers, and other team members to coordinate holistic, team-based care.
• Engage patients and families in education, counseling, and shared decision-making to support understanding of conditions, treatments, and self-care strategies.
• Participate in population health initiatives by identifying and closing preventive care and chronic disease management gaps using available data and quality metrics.
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts, adhering to clinical guidelines and organizational protocols to meet or exceed performance and outcome targets.
• Utilize in-person visits and, when appropriate, telehealth modalities to maintain access and continuity of care for patients.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, and continuing education to sustain a high level of clinical competence and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support Oak Street Health's mission by promoting a patient-centered, inclusive, and culturally sensitive care environment for underserved communities.

Required Skills

• Advanced clinical assessment and diagnosis
• Chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, COPD, CHF)
• Primary and preventive care planning
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation
• Ordering and interpreting labs and diagnostics
• Medication management and prescribing
• Care coordination within interdisciplinary teams
• Patient and family education
• Population health management
• Motivational interviewing
• Culturally competent care delivery
• Quality and performance improvement
• Basic telehealth practice
• Time management and panel management