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 Registered Nurse (RN) - Patient Aligned Care Team role supports primary, veteran-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will:

• Provide direct nursing care, patient education, and care coordination for assigned primary care patients
• Triage patient concerns, perform assessments, and follow-up on treatment plans
• Collaborate with providers, behavioral health, social work, and other team members to improve patient outcomes
• Support chronic disease management, preventive care, and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Document care accurately in the medical record and participate in quality improvement activities
• Mentor and support unit-level practice improvements as appropriate to your grade/level

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Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet the applicable education, licensure, and experience thresholds below. All references to employer are to Confidential Client.

• English language proficiency (ability to read, write, speak and understand English)
• Graduate of a professional nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or equivalent as described below
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration/license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception may apply for eligible candidates without current RN licensure (temporary appointment while pursuing licensure; see Confidential Client policies)
• For graduates of foreign nursing programs: current, full, active, unrestricted registration or formal degree equivalency validation (e.g., ICD) as required
• Grade/level (Nurse I Level I–III, Nurse II, Nurse III) determined by scope, education and dimension criteria (Practice; Veteran/Patient Driven Care; Leadership; Professional Development; Evidence-Based Practice/Research). Candidates must meet the specific education and experience requirements for the grade/level they apply to.

Grade highlights (examples):

• Nurse I, Level I: ADN or Nursing Diploma (entry-level)
• Nurse I, Level II: ADN/Diploma + 1 year specialized nursing experience OR BSN (entry-level BSN)
• Nurse I, Level III: ADN/Diploma + 2 years professional experience OR BSN + 1 year, or MSN
• Nurse II / Nurse III: advanced practice expectations; BSN/MSN and progressive specialized experience as required

Reference: Confidential Client qualification standards and online assessment for detailed grade/level criteria.

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Physical Requirements

This clinical position includes typical physical demands associated with direct patient care:

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling
• Moderate lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds (use SPHM guidelines; mechanical lifts and assistance required for heavier loads)
• Adequate vision and hearing to perform patient assessments (use of corrective devices or hearing aids permitted)
• Ability to perform duties for extended periods consistent with clinical shifts

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Compensation & Employment Details

• Location: Mishawaka, IN
• Employment type: Contract, Full time
• Salary range (posted): $79,797 - $142,654 per year (range provided by Confidential Client)
• Role supports veteran-focused primary care within a Patient Aligned Care Team model
• Work schedule and shift details vary by assignment and will be discussed during the hiring process

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Why work through Careertakes

• Careertakes is acting as a third‑party recruiter to connect you to this opportunity with a Confidential Client in Healthcare & Nursing.
• If selected, you will be employed directly by the Confidential Client and receive official benefit and payroll enrollment from them.
• Applicants may receive suggested matches to other roles on the Careertakes platform.

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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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