Registered Nurse (Patient Aligned Care Team - Care Manager - Outpatient)
This role as a Registered Nurse Care Manager within the Confidential Client involves delivering and managing patient-centered care in an outpatient setting, focusing on holistic and evidence-based nursing practices. The position requires leadership in coordinating complex client care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes for veterans. It demands a licensed nursing professional with specialized experience and a commitment to continuous professional development.
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Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join a Patient Aligned Care Team as a Care Manager in an outpatient setting. This role supports coordinated, patient-centered care for veterans and other patients, emphasizing clinical assessment, care planning, care coordination, and patient education.
What You’ll Do
- Provide outpatient nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT).
- Serve as a care manager for assigned patients, coordinating care across providers, services, and community resources.
- Conduct clinical assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, and monitor outcomes.
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medications, and follow-up care.
- Communicate regularly with primary care providers, specialty care teams, and social services to support continuity of care.
- Use electronic health records (EHR) and other clinical systems to document care, order and track tests, and manage referrals.
Required Qualifications
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in any U.S. State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN, Diploma, BSN, or higher) — accreditation by ACEN or CCNE preferred.
- English proficiency in written and spoken communication.
- Demonstrated clinical nursing experience appropriate to the grade/level being considered (see scope below).
- Ability to work in an outpatient setting and coordinate care across teams.
- Must meet any temporary appointment or licensure conditions (e.g., Graduate Nurse Technician exceptions) as permitted by state and federal regulations.
Grade/level guidance (employer will assess and assign grade/level during hiring):
- Nurse I (Levels I–III): ADN/diploma or BSN with varying required experience.
- Nurse II: BSN plus 2 years of experience (or MSN equivalencies).
- Nurse III: MSN/Doctoral degree plus required specialized experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience as an RN care manager or in a Patient Aligned Care Team.
- Experience working with veterans, primary care populations, or complex chronic disease management.
- BSN or higher and evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience with EHR systems and care coordination tools.
Compensation & Work Type
- Salary range: $85,610 – $173,974 per year (range provided by the hiring organization).
- Employment type: Contractor, Full-time.
- Location: San Antonio, TX (on-site / outpatient clinic).
Additional Information
- This posting follows all applicable U.S. hiring laws. Candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
- Applicants must be able to provide required RN licensure and any documentation needed to verify education and work authorization in the U.S.
- Careertakes acts as the third-party recruiter supporting the hiring process; final hiring decisions are made by the Confidential Client.
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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