Registered Nurse - Community Care Coordinator
The Registered Nurse - Community Care Coordinator at Confidential Client provides comprehensive nursing care to veterans, demonstrating leadership and expertise in managing complex patient situations. This role requires proficiency in evidence-based practice, patient safety, and collaborative care strategies, with responsibilities including patient assessment, care coordination, and adherence to physical and professional standards in a clinical setting.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a Registered Nurse (Community Care Coordinator) to deliver veteran-centered, coordinated care in the Shreveport, LA area. In this role you will:
- Perform care coordination and case management for assigned patients to ensure continuity of care
- Assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized care plans, and monitor outcomes
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (clinical, social work, pharmacy, community partners)
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and providers regarding treatment plans and follow-up
- Document clinical encounters and coordination activities in the medical record in a timely, accurate manner
- Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives that improve patient outcomes
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered, applicants must meet these baseline requirements:
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
- Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE accreditation at time of program completion), OR equivalent foreign credential with recognized equivalency validation where required
- English language proficiency sufficient for safe, effective patient care
- Where applicable, Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception may apply for temporary appointment while pursuing licensure (see local policy)
- Education and experience will determine grade/level assignment (Nurse I Levels I–III, Nurse II, Nurse III) per the hiring standard and assessment
Preferred / Relevant Experience
- ADN, Diploma, BSN, MSN or higher as appropriate for the grade level being applied to
- Clinical nursing experience relevant to community care, care coordination, or case management (experience requirements vary by candidate grade/level)
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex patient needs and coordinate across services
Employment Type & Pay
- Employment type: Contract — Full time
- Pay range: $64,520 — $129,738 per year (range provided by Confidential Client)
- Pay is contingent on grade/level, education, and experience in accordance with the hiring standard
Physical & Work Requirements
- Visual acuity, clear speech, keen hearing, and manual dexterity required
- May require prolonged walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing
- May be required to transfer patients or objects and to don protective clothing for isolation or procedures
- Occasional exposure to infectious materials and patients who may be combative (e.g., due to delirium or psychiatric conditions)
- Must complete routine employee health requirements (e.g., TB screening) as a condition of employment
How We Evaluate Candidates
- Licensure, education, and relevant experience determine grade/level assignment
- Dimension criteria (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are used in assessment
- Final hiring decisions are made by the Confidential Client hiring team
Notes & Legal Compliance
- This posting follows applicable U.S. hiring laws. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- The listed salary range is provided by the Confidential Client to comply with pay transparency rules where applicable
- Careertakes provides recruitment support; employment will be with 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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