Nurse
This nursing role at Confidential Client involves delivering direct patient care with a focus on holistic, evidence-based nursing practices. The position requires licensed nurses to provide clinical care, demonstrate leadership, and engage in professional development while adhering to physical and safety standards in a healthcare setting serving veterans. The role is on-site and demands proficiency in nursing skills, patient assessment, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
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About the role
Confidential Client in Healthcare & Nursing is seeking a Nurse based in Dayton, OH. This is a full-time, contract opportunity with a salary range of $76,624 - $163,837 per year (range provided by the client). The role involves delivering direct patient care across levels (Nurse I – Nurse III) with responsibilities that scale by education and experience.
What You’ll Do
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care and assessments.
- Carry out clinical interventions, monitor patient status, and document care accurately.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to plan and coordinate care.
- Support evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
- Follow Safe Patient Handling guidelines; use mechanical lifts and proper body mechanics as needed.
- At higher grade levels: lead care teams, mentor staff, and contribute to clinical program development.
Who We’re Looking For — Required Qualifications
Applicants must meet one or more of the education, licensure, and experience options below:
- English language proficiency required for direct patient care.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, BSN, MSN, or foreign equivalent with appropriate validation where applicable).
- Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: candidates meeting education requirements but not yet licensed may be appointed temporarily while pursuing licensure (see client policy for timelines and extensions).
- Experience and education combinations used for grade determinations (examples):
- Nurse I, Level I: Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma.
- Nurse I, Level II: ADN/Diploma + 1 year specialized nursing experience OR BSN with no additional experience.
- Nurse I, Level III: ADN/Diploma + 2 years (one equivalent to Level II) OR BSN + 1 year equivalent OR MSN with no additional experience.
- Nurse II / Nurse III: advanced education (BSN/MSN/Doctorate) and progressive specialized nursing experience as described by the qualification standard.
- Physical ability to perform clinical duties (walking, standing, lifting up to 35 lbs with Safe Patient Handling, hearing and vision adequate for patient care).
Refer to the client’s full qualification standard for complete grade-level criteria and dimension requirements.
Preferred / Helpful Qualifications
- BSN or higher (where applicable for level advancement).
- Experience with evidence-based practice, leadership, and quality improvement.
- Specialty clinical experience relevant to the assigned unit or practice area.
- Additional nursing certifications (where applicable) are a plus.
Compensation, Employment Type & Location
- Salary: $76,624 – $163,837 per year (range provided by the client).
- Employment Type: Full-time, Contractor.
- Location: Dayton, OH (on-site clinical role).
- Benefits: Benefits are provided by the client and may include standard medical, retirement, and leave programs — specifics provided during the hiring process.
Legal & Compliance Notes
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Confidential Client will consider reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities consistent with federal and state law.
- Licensure and credential verification will be required prior to employment or conversion to a permanent appointment, per client policy.
- This posting follows applicable US hiring laws and will be administered in accordance with state requirements for job postings.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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