Registered Nurse (RN) - Primary Care
The Registered Nurse (RN) in Primary Care at Confidential Client provides comprehensive nursing care to veterans, demonstrating leadership and evidence-based practice in a clinical outpatient setting. The role requires proficiency in patient care, adherence to nursing standards, and the ability to manage complex patient situations while maintaining physical and emotional resilience in a demanding healthcare environment.
About Careertakes
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Primary Care to provide safe, high-quality outpatient care to patients in Bloomington, IN. This is a full-time contract opportunity with a competitive salary range and opportunities to work across levels (Nurse I–III) based on education and experience.
What You’ll Do
- Perform patient assessments, vital signs, and intake for primary care visits
- Triage patient concerns by phone and in clinic; provide appropriate education and follow-up
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments per protocols
- Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans and document care in the medical record
- Coordinate referrals, diagnostics, and interdisciplinary care for veteran/patient-centered outcomes
- Support quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and preventive care initiatives
- Mentor and collaborate with nursing team members and other clinical staff
Compensation & Schedule
- Salary: $68,714 - $120,511 per year (range provided by client)
- Employment type: Full time, Contractor
- Location: Bloomington, IN
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered, candidates must meet at least one of the following education/licensure paths and related requirements:
- English language proficiency sufficient for safe, effective patient care
- Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) OR an equivalent foreign credential with accepted degree equivalency where applicable
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration/license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or DC
- Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Applicants who meet education requirements but lack licensure may be hired on a temporary appointment while pursuing state licensure (up to initial 120 days; extensions considered per policy)
- Grade/level placement (Nurse I – Nurse III) is determined by education, years of professional experience, and the Dimension criteria (Practice; Veteran/Patient Driven Care; Leadership; Professional Development; Evidence-Based Practice/Research)
Experience & Preferred
- Preferred: Outpatient clinic / primary care experience
- Demonstrated clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills appropriate to the assigned level
- Experience with evidence-based practice and quality improvement is a plus
Education & Career Progression
- Nurse I, Level I: ADN or Diploma in Nursing (entry-level responsibilities)
- Nurse I, Level II: ADN/Diploma + 1 year specialized nursing OR BSN (no additional experience)
- Nurse I, Level III: ADN/Diploma + 2 years professional nursing (or BSN + 1 year, or MSN)
- Nurse II / Nurse III: advanced degrees (BSN/MSN/MSN + experience) and specialized experience required as described in the qualification standard
Physical & Work Requirements
- Visual acuity, clear speech, keen hearing, and manual dexterity required
- May include prolonged periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing
- Transferring patients and objects may be required; occasional exposure to infected patients/materials — personal protective equipment will be used as appropriate
- May encounter patients with cognitive or behavioral challenges; must be adaptable under stress and able to shift priorities based on patient needs
Why This Opportunity
- Work with a Confidential Client in the Healthcare & Nursing sector focused on patient-centered outpatient care
- Competitive pay and defined career-grade criteria that support progression based on education and experience
- Meaningful clinical work in primary care/outpatient settings; potential to influence care processes and quality improvement
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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