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Registered Nurse (Outpatient - Primary Care Mental Health Integration)

Confidential Client•Healthcare
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$85,610 - $173,974
San Antonio, Texas
3 Days Ago

This role involves providing comprehensive outpatient nursing care within the Primary Care Mental Health Integration program at the Confidential Client. The nurse delivers biopsychosocial-based care, manages complex patient situations, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve holistic veteran health outcomes. Leadership and evidence-based practice are integral to advancing patient care quality in this position.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Registered Nurse for an outpatient Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) role in San Antonio, TX. This contract, full-time position supports integrated mental health care in primary care settings and focuses on evidence-based, patient- and veteran-centered nursing practice.


What You’ll Do

  • Provide safe, professional nursing care in an outpatient primary care/PCMHI environment.
  • Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to integrate mental health screening, brief interventions, triage, and follow-up into primary care workflows.
  • Apply evidence-based practice and participate in quality improvement activities.
  • Perform patient assessment, documentation, patient education, and care coordination consistent with organizational and regulatory standards.
  • Support veteran/patient-driven care and collaborate with colleagues to improve outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (ADN, Diploma, BSN as applicable).
  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration/license as a professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Must obtain or hold any required Texas licensure for practice in San Antonio.
  • English language proficiency in written and spoken English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
  • Relevant years of professional nursing experience for the assigned grade/level (see grade determinations below).
  • Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: candidates meeting education requirements but not yet licensed may be appointed temporarily while pursuing licensure (per program rules; temporary appointment periods apply).

Grade/level examples (refer to the employer’s full qualification standard for details):

  • Nurse I (Levels I–III): education and progressive practice/experience requirements (ADN/Diploma, BSN and years of experience as specified).
  • Nurse II / Nurse III: advanced practice expectations, leadership in care delivery, and evidence-based practice responsibilities (BSN/MSN/MSN+experience as specified).

Reference: Confidential Client’s qualification standards and the posted assessment questionnaire link (applicants should consult the employer’s official qualification documentation for grade-specific criteria).


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in outpatient primary care and mental health integration (PCMHI) or integrated care settings.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply evidence-based practice, participate in quality improvement, and work collaboratively across disciplines.
  • Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and patient education skills.

Compensation & Employment Details

  • Salary range: $85,610 - $173,974 per year.
  • Employment type: Contract, Full time.
  • Location: San Antonio, TX (on-site). Applicants must meet state licensing and regulatory requirements for practice in Texas.
  • Benefits and additional details: governed by the hiring organization (Confidential Client). Applicants should consult the employer for full benefits information.

Legal & Compliance Notes

  • Applicants must meet the education, licensure, and language proficiency standards listed above. Foreign-educated nurses must provide recognized degree equivalency where required.
  • This posting follows applicable U.S. hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please contact Careertakes for accommodation requests during the hiring process.
  • Confidential Client follows position-specific qualification standards and grade determinations. Applicants are encouraged to review the employer’s official qualification guidance for full details.

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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