Registered Nurse - Primary Care
The Registered Nurse in Primary Care at Confidential Client delivers comprehensive nursing care to veterans, emphasizing leadership, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered approaches. The role requires proficiency in clinical nursing skills, collaboration in ambulatory care settings, and adherence to professional and regulatory standards to ensure high-quality veteran healthcare.
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Overview
Join a confidential client as a Registered Nurse (RN) – Primary Care in White River Junction, VT. This role supports ambulatory and primary care services, delivering safe, patient-centered nursing care in a busy clinic setting. Applicants must meet state licensure requirements and be able to communicate effectively in English.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care in a primary care/ambulatory clinic, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
- Triage patient concerns and coordinate care with providers and interdisciplinary teams.
- Administer medications and treatments, perform clinical procedures within scope of practice, and maintain accurate medical records.
- Support evidence-based practice, patient education, and preventive health management.
- Participate in quality improvement, clinical documentation, and patient safety initiatives.
- Supervise and mentor less-experienced nursing staff when applicable.
Required Qualifications
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration/license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
- Graduate of a nursing program accredited by an accepted accrediting body (e.g., ACEN or CCNE), or equivalent degree/licensure for graduates of foreign nursing programs (degree equivalency required where applicable).
- English language proficiency sufficient for safe practice and documentation (per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) requirements).
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position; a pre-placement physical exam may be required.
- For candidates meeting basic education but not yet licensed: eligibility for a temporary Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) appointment may be considered per program rules (time-limited while actively pursuing licensure).
Education & Experience — Grade/Level Guidance
- Nurse I, Level I: ADN or Diploma in Nursing.
- Nurse I, Level II: ADN/Diploma plus 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Level I, or BSN with no additional experience.
- Nurse I, Level III: ADN/Diploma plus 2 years of professional nursing (with progression), or BSN plus 1 year of experience, or MSN with no additional experience.
- Nurse II / Nurse III: Advanced degrees (BSN, MSN, or Doctoral) and/or progressive specialized experience determine higher grade levels. Final grade/level will follow the qualification standard and assessment process.
Reference: applicable qualification standards and assessment questionnaires used by our client.
Preferred
- BSN preferred.
- Experience in busy primary care or ambulatory clinic settings (triage, chronic disease management, panel-based care).
Employment Details
- Employment type: Contractor, Full time.
- Location: White River Junction, VT (on-site).
- Compensation: $79,295 - $138,124 per year (range provided by confidential client).
- Role requires compliance with applicable federal/state licensure and hiring laws.
What We Value (EEO & Compliance)
Careertakes and our client follow all applicable U.S. federal and state employment laws. Hiring decisions are based solely on job-related qualifications and business needs. Applicants will not be discriminated against on any protected basis.
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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