About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This role is for a Registered Nurse (RN) on the Community Living Center (CLC) 1South unit. You will deliver high-quality, veteran-centered nursing care in a long-term/rehabilitative care setting and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support resident health, safety, and independence.

• Provide direct nursing care to residents: assessments, care planning, medication administration, wound care, and clinical documentation.
• Coordinate transitions of care with physicians, therapists, social work and families.
• Monitor and report changes in resident condition; escalate concerns promptly.
• Support evidence-based and veteran/patient-driven care initiatives.
• Participate in quality improvement, infection control, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Mentor and support junior staff; perform unit-level leadership duties depending on grade/level.
• Maintain accurate, timely medical records and follow established policies and protocols.

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Qualifications

Required (minimum)

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE accreditation at time of program completion), OR equivalent foreign credential with recognized equivalency validation where applicable.
• Current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• English language proficiency sufficient for safe, effective patient care.
• U.S. Citizenship (per federal hiring rules for this role).
• Ability to meet physical job demands (see Physical Requirements below).

Licensure flexibility

• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: candidates meeting education requirements but not yet licensed may be appointed temporarily while pursuing licensure (typically a 120-day temporary appointment; extensions may be considered per policy).

Grade/level guidance (examples)

• Nurse I, Level I: ADN/Diploma, entry-level clinical practice.
• Nurse I, Level II/III and Nurse II/III: progressive experience and education (e.g., BSN, MSN, or years of specialized nursing experience) determine higher grade assignments. Specific dimension requirements (Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, Evidence-Based Practice/Research) apply by grade.

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Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This position includes physical demands typical of direct nursing care in a CLC:

• Heavy lifting (45+ lbs), moderate carrying (15–44 lbs.), pushing, pulling hand over hand.
• Reaching above shoulder, frequent walking and standing (up to 6 hours), intermittent kneeling, repeated bending.
• Manual dexterity (use of fingers, both hands required), visual and auditory acuity (near and far vision; hearing aid permitted).
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; emotional and mental stability to manage clinical stressors.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Employment type: Contract / Full time
• Salary range: $103,350 - $186,937 per year (posted by Confidential Client). Pay may vary by grade/level and experience.
• Schedule: Full-time shifts as assigned for the Community Living Center setting. Shift details (days/evenings/nights) will be determined by the hiring manager.

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Preferred / Desired

• BSN, MSN, or advanced nursing degree.
• Prior experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or CLC/VA settings.
• Demonstrated leadership, quality improvement, or precepting experience.
• Certification relevant to geriatric nursing or long-term care (preferred, not required).

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About the Confidential Client

Confidential Client is a large, accredited provider within the Healthcare & Nursing sector focused on delivering high-quality care to veterans and older adults in a long-term/rehabilitative setting. The organization emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, continuous improvement, and evidence-based practice to support resident outcomes.

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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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