Patient Aligned Care Team Outpatient Clinical Nurse
The Patient Aligned Care Team Outpatient Clinical Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to veterans in an outpatient setting, demonstrating technical competency and leadership in managing complex patient needs. This role requires proficiency in biopsychosocial nursing concepts, evidence-based practice, and the ability to work effectively in stressful and physically demanding environments while ensuring patient safety and holistic care.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an experienced Outpatient Clinical Nurse to join the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in Florence, AL. In this role you will deliver high-quality, veteran-centered primary and outpatient nursing care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care in an outpatient / primary care setting (assessment, triage, treatment planning, patient education and care coordination)
- Support PACT workflows: care management, chronic disease follow-up, preventive care, medication reconciliation, and referrals
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and other clinicians to manage complex patient needs
- Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record and follow facility policies
- Participate in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and team huddles to improve care delivery
- Perform delegated clinical procedures and follow infection control and safety protocols
- Serve as a patient/family educator and advocate, emphasizing veteran-centered care and self-management
What We’re Looking For
Minimum qualifications (applicants must meet one of the pathways below):
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted professional nursing registration (RN) in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth or the District of Columbia
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE accreditation where applicable)
- Candidates enrolled in a Master’s-level bridge program who have nursing coursework equivalent to a BSN may be considered and appointed temporarily until licensure is achieved (Graduate Nurse Technician exception may apply)
- Experience and grade-level guidance:
- Nurse I (Levels I–III): ADN/Diploma or BSN with corresponding professional experience as detailed in the qualification standard
- Nurse II / Nurse III: BSN or MSN and required years of specialized/professional nursing experience per level
- English language proficiency required for direct patient care in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
Preferred skills and attributes:
- Outpatient/primary care or PACT experience
- Strong clinical assessment, triage and chronic disease management skills
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize in a busy outpatient clinic
Reference for grade/level criteria: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13062295 and VA Qualification Standards.
Compensation & Work Type
- Pay range (provided): $69,140 - $115,255 per year
- Employment type: Full-time (W-2) and Contractor engagements may be considered based on client needs
- Location: Florence, AL (on-site outpatient clinic)
- Note: The posted salary range reflects the information provided by the client and is intended to meet applicable pay-transparency requirements.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Visual acuity, good hearing and clear speech; manual dexterity for procedures and documentation
- Frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting and transferring patients or equipment may be required
- May be exposed to infectious materials; appropriate PPE and infection control required
- May encounter patients with behavioral or psychiatric conditions requiring de-escalation skills
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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