About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

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

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What You’ll Do

This role supports clinical leadership and high-quality patient care as the Nursing Officer of the Day (NOD). The confidential client seeks experienced registered nurses who can provide shift-based leadership, coordinate care delivery, and act as a clinical escalation point.

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight during assigned shifts
• Coordinate patient flow, admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Serve as the point of contact for escalations and interdisciplinary coordination
• Support evidence-based practice and quality improvement efforts
• Ensure compliance with clinical policies, safety protocols, and documentation standards
• Communicate clearly with providers, staff, patients, and families

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Who We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

Candidates must meet the regulatory and professional minimums below:

• English language proficiency (written and spoken)
• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE accreditation at time of program completion), or equivalent evaluation for foreign-educated nurses
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration/license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Candidates in master’s-level bridge programs who meet state board requirements may be eligible for temporary appointment (see details below)
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception may allow temporary appointment while pursuing licensure (per policy)

Grade and level are determined based on education and experience (examples from qualification standard):

• Nurse I, Level I — ADN or Diploma
• Nurse I, Level II — ADN/Diploma + 1 year specialized experience OR BSN
• Nurse I, Level III — ADN/Diploma + 2 years (one at Level II) OR BSN + 1 year OR MSN
• Nurse II — BSN + 2 years (equivalent to Nurse I Level III) OR MSN + 1 year
• Nurse III — MSN + 2 years specialized experience (one equivalent to Nurse II) or doctoral-level education with required experience

Reference: qualification standards and dimension requirements (Practice; Veteran/Patient Driven Care; Leadership; Professional Development; Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are provided within the online assessment and qualification guidance.

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Preferred / Helpful Attributes

• Demonstrated leadership in clinical settings or care coordination
• Experience with evidence-based practice and quality improvement
• Prior experience with veteran- or population-specific care models (preferred)
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills

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Employment Details

• Job type: Contract / Full time
• Location: New York, NY (onsite)
• Industry: Healthcare & Nursing
• This role requires appropriate state licensure and compliance with any applicable federal/state regulations.

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Compensation

• Pay range (provided by the confidential client): $108,092 – $180,197 per year
• Exact salary offered will depend on grade/level, experience, and applicable pay rules.

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Compliance & Legal Notes

• Applicants must meet licensure and credential requirements before or shortly after appointment as described above. Temporary appointment pathways (e.g., GNT exception or bridge-program candidates) may be possible per policy.
• This posting follows applicable U.S. federal and New York employment laws. Pay transparency: the confidential client provided the salary range above consistent with local requirements.

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Next Steps

If your background meets the minimum licensure and education requirements and you have direct-care nursing experience with leadership responsibilities (or are progressing through an approved bridge program), you may be a strong fit for this role with the confidential client. Applicants may be considered for multiple matched opportunities via Careertakes.

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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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