Registered Nurse - Inpatient 5E
The Registered Nurse - Inpatient 5E at Confidential Client provides direct patient care to veterans in an inpatient setting, requiring proficiency in nursing assessments, clinical documentation, and patient safety protocols. This role demands physical stamina, effective communication, and the ability to manage complex patient needs including those with psychiatric or cognitive disorders, while adhering to professional development and evidence-based practice standards.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a Registered Nurse for an inpatient 5E unit to deliver high-quality direct patient care. This role requires clinical judgment, safe hands-on skills, clear communication, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provide safe, evidence-based care to assigned patients on an inpatient unit.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care; document accurately in the medical record.
- Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and other team members to support patient-focused care and transitions.
- Assist with patient transfers, ambulation, and use of mechanical lifts when needed.
- Respond to changes in patient condition; escalate appropriately and participate in rapid response when required.
- Participate in unit-based quality improvement, patient safety, and professional development activities.
Qualifications
Careertakes screens candidates and shares qualified applicants with our client. Minimum qualifications below are drawn from the original posting and reflect the Confidential Client’s requirements.
- English language proficiency sufficient for safe, accurate documentation and effective patient communication.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) OR equivalent foreign education with validated equivalency where required.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a professional nurse in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
- Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: candidates meeting education requirements but not yet licensed may be appointed temporarily while pursuing licensure (see Confidential Client policy for details).
- Education/experience grade guidelines (examples):
- Nurse I, Level I — ADN or Diploma in Nursing.
- Nurse I, Level II — ADN/Diploma + 1 year specialized experience OR BSN.
- Nurse I, Level III — ADN/Diploma + 2 years (one year equivalent to Level II) OR BSN + 1 year, or MSN.
- Nurse II / Nurse III — advanced degree and/or progressive specialized experience as described by the Confidential Client.
- Ability to meet physical requirements: visual acuity, hearing, speech, manual dexterity, and stamina for periods of walking/standing/bending/pushing/pulling.
- Must complete required employee health screenings (e.g., TB testing) and comply with infection control and PPE policies.
Physical & Work Environment
- May be exposed to infectious agents, contaminated materials, and situations requiring protective clothing.
- May encounter patients with cognitive impairment, agitation, or combative behavior.
- Mechanical inpatient lifts are available; safe patient handling practices required.
- Work includes frequent movement across the unit and the ability to shift priorities in a dynamic care setting.
Compensation & Employment Type
- Employment type: Contract / Full time.
- Salary (as listed by Confidential Client): $81,479 – $139,574 per year (USD).
- Pay is commensurate with grade, experience, and qualifications.
Why Join
- Work with a team committed to veteran-centered, patient-focused care.
- Opportunities for career development and education based on grade/level.
- Supportive environment with attention to safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement.
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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