Facility Administrative Registered Nurse - Watertown/Fort Drum Ambulatory Clinic
The Facility Administrative Registered Nurse at the Watertown/Fort Drum Ambulatory Clinic provides direct patient care and demonstrates leadership in delivering holistic nursing services. This role requires proficiency in clinical nursing practices, adherence to evidence-based standards, and the ability to manage complex patient care situations in a dynamic healthcare environment. The position demands physical stamina and compliance with healthcare safety protocols to support veteran patient populations effectively.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
Confidential Client (Healthcare & Nursing) is seeking a Facility Administrative Registered Nurse to support ambulatory clinic operations at the Watertown / Fort Drum Ambulatory Clinic. This role combines clinical ambulatory nursing with administrative responsibilities to help ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in a busy outpatient environment.
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting, including assessment, treatment, patient education, and care coordination.
- Support clinic operations and administrative workflows to optimize patient flow and clinic efficiency.
- Serve as a clinical resource and collaborator with providers, administrative staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Participate in quality improvement, evidence-based practice initiatives, and compliance activities.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and coach less-experienced nursing staff and support professional development activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a professional nurse (RN) in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth (e.g., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia.
- Graduate of a professional nursing program accredited by an accepted accrediting body at the time of completion (e.g., ACEN or CCNE), OR equivalent foreign-educated RN with required validation and current unrestricted registration.
- English language proficiency sufficient for safe and effective communication in clinical settings.
- Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception may apply in limited circumstances (temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure) — contact Careertakes for details.
Experience / Education Levels (Grade Guidance)
The position can be staffed at different RN grade/levels depending on education and experience:
- Nurse I, Level I — ADN or Diploma in Nursing (entry practice level).
- Nurse I, Level II — ADN/Diploma + 1 year specialized experience OR BSN with no additional RN experience.
- Nurse I, Level III — ADN/Diploma + 2 years RN experience (one year equivalent to Level II) OR BSN + 1 year equivalent experience OR MSN with no additional experience.
- Nurse II — BSN with 2 years experience (equivalent to Nurse I, Level 3), or MSN with appropriate experience, or other advanced degree combinations.
- Nurse III — MSN or doctoral degree plus specialized experience and demonstrated leadership/management in complex care delivery.
(If you have questions about which level you most closely match, Careertakes can help interpret your background.)
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Frequent walking, standing, stretching, bending, and repetitive motion related to patient care.
- Lifting and moving patients or equipment as required.
- Needs good hearing, vision (near/far vision correctable to meet driver’s license requirements), clear speech, reading, writing, and keyboarding skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a sometimes-fast-paced, noisy environment.
- May require use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease or hazardous materials.
Compensation & Employment Details
- Salary range: $70,887 - $118,556 per year.
- Employment type: Contract, Full time.
- Location: Watertown, NY (Watertown / Fort Drum Ambulatory Clinic).
- Note: Exact salary and level will depend on final grade/level placement and candidate qualifications.
Why Apply via Careertakes
- Careertakes is acting as a third‑party recruiter; applicants may receive access to other matched opportunities.
- We help translate your clinical background into the correct job level and pay band.
- Confidential Client offers dynamic ambulatory care practice and the chance to impact veteran/patient-centered care at the clinic level.
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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