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Practical Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 53 days ago
On-site Rio Rancho, NM $49K – $80K Apply by Jul 30, 2026 Practical Nurse ESFJISFJISFPISTJ Healthcare
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The New Mexico VA Health Care System is looking for an LPN to serve as part of the North West Metro Rio Rancho Team.
What You'll Do
- →The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to perform assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, positive customer service and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.
- →The LPN also performs assigned duties in a manner that promotes quality health care, outstanding customer service, and the maintenance of an environment committed to serving the veteran.
- →The LPN performs within this functional statement under guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee.
- →Assigned tasks require basic technical competence and skill.
- →Duties include but not limited to the following: Provides direct patient care to and assists with care coordination of Primary Care patients within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), supporting services and clinics throughout the health care system.
- →Provides direct patient care to Primary Care patients in accordance with Primary Care standards and recommended practices/guidelines.
- →Gathers additional data (face to face or via phone) related to patient needs for treatme nt determination of PACT.
- →Participates in PACT performance measure activities such as, but not limited to, non-complex 2-day post-discharge calls, clinical reminder compliance, aspects of chronic disease management.
- →Participates in daily and/or weekly PACT huddles.
- →Assists with coordinating care of patients, including patients consulted through Clinical Video Tele-Health visits.
- →Assures patients have pre-appointment requirements completed prior to Primary Care Provider (PCP) appointments.
- →Alerts providers (physicians/nurse practitioners) of abnormal signs and symptoms and/or abnormal test results to expedite care.
- →Assists with patient education related to managing risk factors, medications, procedures, and other medical regimens related to their disease process, within standards of practice.
- →Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓NOTE: Prior to accepting a final employment offer, all selected applicants will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding regarding deployment responsibilities You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination and maintain CDT physical readiness.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Must be able to meet physical demands which include strenuous physical activity to include carrying persons and equipment, walking long distances over difficult terrain, running, climbing, working long hours in primitive or arduous conditions, long periods of standing, and bending and stooping.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Personality Fit
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