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Nurse (PACT)-Primary Care

Confidential Client•Healthcare
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$71,488 - $147,277
Idaho City, Idaho
3 Days Ago

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.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

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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