MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice nursing in the state of New Mexico. Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state required courses.
• Case Management certification highly desirable -- ACM (Accredited Case Manager), CCM (Certified Case Manager, RN-BC (Board Certified in Case Management)

SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations
• Interpersonal skills that promote teamwork
• Critical thinking/problem solving skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Proficient in the daily use of standard office equipment such as computer, phone, fax, pager, copier etc. and has skill in utilizing Microsoft Word and Outlook tools.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years of nursing experience in a health care setting required, of which a minimum of one year has been spent in an acute care setting is preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

Responsible to: Director of Case Management

ENVIRONMENT:

General office environment and general hospital department/nursing units (100% of day).

Blood borne Pathogens: A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to move around the hospital to all units/department for about 80% of the day, in office 20% of the day. Requires close work, good vision, dexterity to write as well as to use computer keyboard.