About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Registered Nurse to support outpatient primary care (PACT) services on an intermittent basis. In this role you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care across the ambulatory care continuum with a focus on veteran/patient-driven care, safety, and evidence-based practice.

• Provide direct patient care, assessments and screenings in an outpatient primary care setting
• Triage patient calls and coordinate timely follow-up
• Manage chronic disease care and participate in preventive care activities (immunizations, health maintenance)
• Document assessments, interventions and outcomes accurately in the medical record
• Collaborate with primary care providers and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Educate patients and caregivers on self-care, medications and care plans
• Support quality improvement, professional development and evidence-based practice initiatives

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Qualifications

Minimum / basic requirements (applicants must meet one of the education/licensure pathways below):

• English language proficiency sufficient for safe, effective patient care
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE accreditation at time of completion), OR
• Individuals in master’s-level bridge programs who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor’s degree may be eligible for temporary appointment pending state licensure
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration (RN) in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: candidates meeting education requirements but lacking licensure may be appointed temporarily while pursuing licensure (120-day appointment, may be extended case-by-case)
• Physical ability to perform required duties; a pre-placement physical examination is required prior to appointment

Grade / level guidance (examples drawn from qualification standards):

• Nurse I, Level I — ADN or Diploma in Nursing (entry-level RN duties)
• Nurse I, Level II — ADN/Diploma + 1 year specialized experience OR BSN (no additional experience)
• Nurse I, Level III — ADN/Diploma + 2 years experience OR BSN + 1 year experience OR MSN (various combinations)
• Nurse II / Nurse III — BSN/MSN and several years of specialized/progressive nursing experience and leadership responsibilities as specified in the qualification standard

Reference: VA qualification standards and online assessment (used here for level guidance). Confidential Client will apply the appropriate grade/level criteria during evaluation.

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Employment Details & Compensation

• Employment type: Full-time / Contractor (intermittent scheduling)
• Location: Lewiston, ME
• Salary range: $79,904 - $139,497 per year (range provided by the hiring client)
• Pre-placement physical required

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What We Value

• Patient-centered care and strong clinical judgment
• Clear, professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Commitment to continuous learning and evidence-based practice
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary outpatient team

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Reasonable Accommodations & Compliance

Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with applicable federal, state and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process; please notify Careertakes if you require accommodation.

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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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