Position Overview
Summary The VA New Mexico Healthcare System is seeking an Outpatient Registered Nurse to serve within our Nursing, Mental Health Department. They are responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of age-specific care. Coordinates patient education and self-management, administers medications and procedures, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and demonstrates leadership in managing complex patient care. Responsibilities Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides patient-centered, recovery-oriented nursing care to Veterans with a variety of mental health conditions in an outpatient setting. Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments, triage evaluations, risk screenings, and develops individualized plans of care using evidence-based practices. Coordinates care across the continuum by collaborating with inpatient mental health units, primary care, specialty service...