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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide safe, high-quality direct patient care in an inpatient clinical setting in Battle Creek, MI. You will assess and monitor patients, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, deliver evidence-based nursing interventions, and document care in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.

• Deliver patient-centered nursing care across acuity levels
• Perform assessments, administer medications and treatments, and monitor patient response
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and support staff
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, care plans and patient progress
• Apply safe patient handling and mobility protocols during patient transfers and lifts
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives

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Responsibilities & Scope

This position can be staffed at multiple grade/level scopes. Assignments and expectations increase with grade and experience.

• Nurse I, Level I — Entry-level nursing care; ADN or diploma in nursing
• Nurse I, Level II — Integration of biopsychosocial concepts; ADN/diploma + 1 year specialized experience OR BSN
• Nurse I, Level III — Proficient, self-directed care for complex client situations; ADN/diploma + 2 yrs experience OR BSN + 1 yr OR MSN
• Nurse II — Demonstrates leadership and care improvement; BSN + 2 yrs experience (or MSN with equivalent experience)
• Nurse III — Advanced leadership, management of complex care beyond immediate setting; MSN + 2 yrs specialized experience (or doctoral level with appropriate experience)

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Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet all legal and professional requirements for direct patient care roles:

• English language proficiency consistent with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by an accepted accrediting body (e.g., ACEN or CCNE), or foreign-educated nurses with an accepted equivalency evaluation
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: candidates who meet education requirements but lack licensure may be appointed temporarily while actively pursuing licensure (see employer policies for details)
• Meet the Dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, Evidence-Based Practice/Research) as required for assigned grade/level

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Preferred Qualifications

• BSN or higher (preferred for higher-level assignments)
• MSN or related advanced degree for Nurse II/III roles
• Prior inpatient nursing experience and familiarity with safe patient handling equipment and protocols
• Demonstrated leadership or precepting experience for senior levels

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Physical Requirements

This clinical role includes physical demands typical of inpatient nursing:

• Visual acuity, keen hearing, clear speech, and manual dexterity
• Potential for prolonged walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pushing and pulling
• Moderate lifting and patient handling up to 35 pounds with use of mechanical lifts per Safe Patient Handling and Mobility guidelines
• Ability to pivot, reach, and perform repetitive movements; use of hearing aids permitted

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Base salary: $81,934 - $140,677 per year (range provided by the client)
• Employment type: Contract, Full time
• Employed by Confidential Client; compensation and grade depend on education, licensure, experience and assigned level

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Location

Battle Creek, MI (on-site). Candidates must meet state licensure requirements applicable to the assignment.

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Work in a mission-driven healthcare environment supporting diverse patients
• Clear career-grade structure with opportunities for advancement based on education and experience
• Competitive compensation and access to professional development

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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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