Registered Nurse-Outpatient Specialty Care
This role involves providing specialized outpatient nursing care to veterans, requiring a registered nurse license and relevant nursing education. The position demands clinical proficiency, leadership in holistic care, and adherence to evidence-based practices, with physical requirements including manual dexterity and stamina. The nurse will work on-site delivering patient-centered care within the Confidential Client framework.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver outpatient specialty care in Jacksonville, FL. This full-time, contract role supports specialty outpatient clinics and requires strong clinical judgment, patient-centered communication, and adherence to state licensure and federal requirements. The position offers a competitive salary range and opportunities for professional development in specialty outpatient nursing.
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct nursing care in an outpatient specialty clinic, delivering safe, evidence-based interventions.
- Perform patient assessments, triage, and develop/implement individualized care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments, monitor responses, and document care in the medical record.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate specialty care.
- Educate patients and caregivers on conditions, treatments, and follow-up care.
- Participate in quality improvement, infection control, and patient-safety initiatives.
- Escalate changes in patient condition promptly and support transitions of care and referrals.
Qualifications
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Candidates must meet Florida licensing requirements to practice in Jacksonville.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, BSN) or equivalent accredited education. Degree-level and experience will determine grade/level.
- Clinical experience in outpatient or specialty nursing is strongly preferred; specific grade-levels map to documented experience and education.
- English language proficiency sufficient for safe, effective patient care and documentation.
- Ability to work full-time on a contract basis in Jacksonville, FL.
- For candidates still pursuing licensure: a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) appointment may be considered per policy (limited duration).
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role (see Physical Requirements).
Preferred / Desirable
- Specialty outpatient experience (e.g., cardiology, oncology, neurology, surgery follow-up).
- BSN or higher for higher-grade eligibility and leadership opportunities.
- Experience with electronic health records and outpatient clinic workflows.
- Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, or participation in quality improvement projects.
Physical Requirements
- Visual acuity, clear/distinctive speech, and keen hearing for patient assessment and communication.
- Capacity for prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting or moving patients and equipment as required by patient-care tasks.
- Manual dexterity to perform nursing procedures and medication administration.
Compensation & Employment Type
- Salary range: $74,463 – $140,408 per year (Confidential Client) — actual pay will depend on grade, experience, and qualifications.
- Employment type: Full-time, Contractor (contract-to-hire or contract as specified at offer).
- Location: Jacksonville, FL (on-site outpatient specialty clinic).
- Benefits, professional development, and contract details will be provided by Confidential Client during the hiring process.
Compliance & Licensure
- Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and must hold or obtain any required state licensure prior to or upon hire as specified by Confidential Client and applicable law.
- Careertakes and Confidential Client comply with all applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.
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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