Nursing Surgical Charge Entry Specialist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. BSN preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: R.N. with current New Mexico State license.

SKILLS:

• Specific knowledge of surgical procedures
• Extensive communication skills

EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a minimum of five years experience, one year of which is OR experience. Three (3) years of relevant experience in system applications with a minimum of one (1) year project implementation team lead role required.

Desired Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a minimum of eight years experience. BSN preferred. Strong computer skills required. Five (5) years of progressive responsibility in large complex information systems environments with a wide variety of Healthcare Management Information Systems applications recommended. Extensive clinical practice preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

Responsible to: Director, Surgical Services

ENVIRONMENT:

-Bloodborne pathogen: A

General office and hospital setting with exposure to computer room and patient care evironment.

PHYSICAL and SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Some travel required
2. May be required to work outside of normal working hours
3. May be required to work long hours during critical problems or implementations
4. May be required to withhold paid-time off during critical problems or implementations provided adequate notice is given.
5. Ability to lift and transfer objects typically not in excess of 50 lbs.
6. Extended use of video display terminal and keyboard utilizing sound ergonomic principles.