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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Registered Nurse (Outpatient Mental Health) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient behavioral health setting. This role supports clinical services, care coordination, and evidence-based treatment for veterans and community patients served at the facility.

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What You’ll Do

This role delivers clinical nursing care in outpatient mental health, including patient assessment, care planning, medication management support, crisis intervention, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and documentation in the medical record.

• Conduct assessments and triage for outpatient behavioral health patients
• Assist with medication education and monitoring
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed
• Coordinate care with mental health providers, social work, and primary care
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and follow-up plans
• Participate in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and professional development activities

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Qualifications (Required)

Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• English language proficiency sufficient for safe, effective patient care
• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE accreditation at time of program completion), or equivalent credentialed nursing education
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: candidates who meet education requirements but lack RN licensure may be appointed on a temporary basis while pursuing licensure (see local policy for allowable durations and extensions)
• Ability to meet grade/level dimension requirements (Practice, Patient-Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, Evidence-Based Practice/Research) as defined in the applicable qualification standards

Grade and experience guidance (summary):

• Entry-level Nurse I, Level I: ADN or diploma in nursing
• Nurse I, Level II: ADN/diploma + 1 year specialized nursing OR BSN
• Nurse I, Level III: ADN/diploma + 2 years (one year equivalent to Level II) OR BSN + 1 year OR MSN with no experience
• Nurse II / Nurse III: progressively advanced education and specialized experience as described in qualification guidance

(Full qualification standards and dimension details are available through official nursing qualification documentation and assessment questionnaires.)

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Preferred Experience

• Outpatient primary care or mental health nursing
• Urgent care / emergency nursing experience
• Strong customer service and patient communication skills

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Functional & Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform common clinical duties, including:

• Moderate lifting (15–44 pounds)
• Reaching above shoulder level and fine motor use of fingers and both hands
• Walking and standing for extended periods (6–8 hours)
• Operation of a motor vehicle (as required)
• Rapid mental and muscular coordination
• Near and far vision meeting clinical standards (correctable)
• Depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades
• Hearing (aids permitted)

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Salary range (provided by client): $91,954 - $168,182 per year
• Employment type: Full-time or Contractor (depending on appointment)
• Role may be appointed at different grade/step levels based on education and experience

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Location

Soldotna, AK (on-site outpatient clinical setting)

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Notes & Legal

• This posting follows U.S. hiring laws. Applicants must meet professional licensure requirements for practicing nursing in the U.S. as described above.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations in the hiring process. If you need an accommodation for the application or interview process, please indicate this in your communications.

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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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