Registered Nurse - Outpatient Primary Care PACT (Intermittent)
This role involves providing outpatient primary care to veterans within the Confidential Client, requiring a licensed Registered Nurse proficient in delivering comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care. The position emphasizes leadership, professional development, and adherence to nursing standards to ensure high-quality patient outcomes in a clinical setting.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to support outpatient primary care in a PACT (Patient Aligned Care Team) environment on an intermittent schedule. This role focuses on delivering safe, patient-centered nursing care, coordinating with the care team, and supporting clinical operations for veteran and community patients.
- Provide nursing assessment, triage, and follow-up for outpatient primary care patients.
- Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care in collaboration with providers and PACT team members.
- Administer medications and treatments according to protocols and provider orders.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, prevention, and self-care.
- Document patient encounters, care plans, and clinical interventions in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Participate in quality improvement activities and support clinical workflow enhancements.
- Support population health initiatives, care coordination, and referral processes.
- Maintain infection control, safety, and clinical compliance standards.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements (must be met at time of appointment):
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. State licensure must meet hiring and practice requirements.
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (ADN, Diploma, BSN, or higher). Accredited by ACEN or CCNE at time of program completion, or equivalent per Confidential Client policy.
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
- Physically able to perform clinical duties; successful completion of a pre-placement physical examination is required.
- Clinical competence consistent with the grade/level being hired (see grade determination guidance).
Grade-level and experience guidance (examples):
- Nurse I, Level I: ADN/Diploma and entry-level clinical competence.
- Nurse I, Level II: ADN/Diploma + 1 year specialized nursing experience OR BSN with no additional experience.
- Nurse I, Level III: ADN/Diploma + 2 years professional nursing (one year equivalent to Level II) OR BSN + 1 year equivalent experience OR MSN with no additional experience.
- Nurse II / Nurse III: Advanced degrees (BSN/MSN/MSN-related) and progressive specialized experience per Confidential Client qualification standards.
Note: Graduates in bridge/master’s-level programs or foreign-educated nurses may be eligible under specific conditions (temporary appointments, licensure timelines, or degree equivalency validation).
Preferred / Helpful Experience
- Prior outpatient primary care or PACT experience.
- Electronic health record (EHR) proficiency.
- Experience with veteran populations, chronic disease management, and team-based care.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle intermittent/flexible schedules.
Compensation & Employment Type
- Employment type: Full-time and/or Contractor (intermittent schedule). Specific appointment type will be determined by Confidential Client at offer.
- Salary range (provided by source): $79,904 - $139,497 per year. Final pay will depend on grade level, experience, and applicable pay rules.
- Pay transparency note: salary range is included as provided by the client for the Lincoln, ME location.
Location & Schedule
- Job location: Lincoln, ME (on-site). Use of intermittent scheduling may require flexible availability; travel between local sites may be required when supporting multiple clinics.
- This posting follows applicable state and federal employment laws for roles listed in Maine.
Health & Safety / Physical Requirements
- Must be physically able to perform clinical duties; lifting, standing, bending, and patient transfers may be required depending on assignment.
- Pre-placement physical examination is required prior to appointment.
- Compliance with Confidential Client health screening, vaccination, and safety policies may be required.
What We Value
Confidential Client seeks professionals who deliver compassionate, veteran-/patient-focused care, demonstrate strong clinical judgment, and contribute to collaborative team-based practice. We value diversity, continuous learning, and quality improvement.
Notes on Hiring & Data Use
- Careertakes supports this hiring process as a third-party recruiter. Confidential Client makes final hiring decisions.
- Applicants may be asked to provide documentation of licensure, education, and eligibility to work.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Contact Careertakes for accommodation requests.
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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