Nurse (PACT)-Primary Care
This role involves delivering comprehensive primary care nursing services to veterans, emphasizing patient-centered and evidence-based practices. The nurse will demonstrate leadership in managing complex patient care, collaborate with healthcare teams, and contribute to continuous professional development within the Confidential Client.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This role provides primary-care nursing services in a Patient-Aligned Care Team (PACT) model for a confidential client. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care, support population health activities, coordinate follow-up and referrals, and participate in continuous quality improvement.
- Triage, assess, plan and deliver nursing care for primary care patients
- Provide chronic disease management, health promotion and preventive care
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary PACT team members (primary care providers, social work, pharmacy, mental health)
- Manage patient panels, follow-up on labs/diagnostics, and ensure continuity of care
- Document assessments, interventions and care plans in the electronic health record
- Participate in performance improvement activities and evidence-based practice initiatives
Key Responsibilities
- Support veteran/patient-centered care planning and education
- Conduct focused physical assessments and develop nursing interventions
- Provide medication education and reconcile medication lists
- Facilitate referrals, consults and care coordination across services
- Contribute to team-based improvement in access, quality, and safety
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet applicable licensure and education requirements for nursing roles. Required minimums include:
- Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE accreditation expected) OR equivalent recognized international credential evaluation when applicable
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration/licensure as a professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
- English language proficiency sufficient for written and spoken communication
- For candidates in bridge/master's programs: temporary appointment options may be available while pursuing full licensure (see notes below)
- Grade/level will be determined based on education, experience and the position dimension requirements (Practice, Leadership, Professional Development, Evidence-Based Practice/Research)
Notes (policy highlights derived from the qualification standard):
- Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: candidates who meet education but lack licensure may receive a temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (timing and extensions per policy)
- Foreign-educated nurses: degree equivalency review (e.g., ICD) may be required for degrees above associate level
Preferred Qualifications
- 1–2 years primary care or outpatient nursing experience preferred
- BSN or higher preferred for higher-grade consideration
- Experience working in team-based primary care (PACT model) or VA/large health system settings is a plus
Employment Details & Compensation
- Employment type: Full time, Contractor
- Location: Idaho City, ID (on-site)
- Salary: $71,488 - $147,277 per year (provided by the confidential client)
- This role may be staffed at different grade/level depending on education and experience; final grade determines responsibilities and pay within the posted range.
Legal & Licensing Notes
- Applicants must meet state nursing licensure requirements for Idaho at time of appointment (or be eligible per temporary/licensure-bridge provisions).
- This posting follows applicable US hiring laws. The salary range above is the range provided by the confidential client and is shown to comply with pay-transparency practices.
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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