About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This outpatient Registered Nurse (PACT) role provides primary and ongoing nursing care for veterans in an ambulatory setting. You will deliver patient-centered clinical care, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and support continuous improvement in outpatient processes and veteran experience. This role is appropriate for candidates at multiple RN grade levels (I–III) depending on education and experience.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in an outpatient/PACT (Patient Aligned Care Team) setting.
• Perform assessments, care planning, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, social workers, and other clinical staff to support veteran-centered care.
• Use evidence-based practice to improve clinical outcomes and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow applicable policies and protocols.
• Support clinic flow, triage, and telehealth or virtual visit workflows as needed.

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Minimum Qualifications

• English language proficiency (written and spoken).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a professional nurse in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or D.C.
• Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE accreditation where applicable) OR equivalent recognized foreign nursing credential with required validation.
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception may apply: candidates who meet education requirements but not licensure may be hired temporarily while pursuing RN licensure (per local policy).
• Education/experience will determine grade level:
  • Nurse I, Level I — ADN or Diploma in Nursing.
  • Nurse I, Level II — ADN/Diploma + 1 year specialized nursing experience, or BSN.
  • Nurse I, Level III — ADN/Diploma + 2 years professional nursing (one year equivalent to Level II), or BSN + 1 year, or MSN.
  • Nurse II — BSN + 2 years (equivalent to Nurse I Level III) or MSN + 1 year.
  • Nurse III — MSN + 2 years specialized nursing experience (one equivalent to Nurse II) or doctoral-level credentials with commensurate experience.
• Meet scope, dimension and competency requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, Evidence-Based Practice/Research) as detailed in the applicable qualification standard.

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Preferred Qualifications

• BSN or higher.
• Prior outpatient/primary care or VA experience supporting PACT teams.
• Demonstrated leadership or precepting experience.
• Experience with evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and interprofessional collaboration.
• Familiarity with safe patient handling and mobility protocols.

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Compensation & Work Type

• Employment type: Contract / Full time.
• Salary range (visible for California / pay-transparency): $153,887 - $228,000 per year.
• Typical benefits (dependent on client and contract): health coverage, retirement/401k options, paid time off, continuing education support — details provided by the hiring client.

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• This position includes physical activity typical of nursing practice: extended standing/walking, assisting patients with mobility, moderate lifting, bending, and kneeling.
• Use of safe patient handling equipment and protocols is required as appropriate.

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Notes for Applicants

• Licensure, education verification, and background checks will be required by the hiring client.
• Careertakes may present additional matched opportunities to qualified applicants in similar specialties and locations.

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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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