INIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Graduate of a professional nursing school. BSN preferred.

CERTIFICATION: Current New Mexico RN license or current compact state license, BLS and TNCC are required. TNCC instructor status preferred. TOPIC required in the first six months and AAAM AIS coding course within 12 months of start date. ICD-10 coding for trauma required within 2 years.

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated computer literacy in Microsoft Excel, Power Point
• Solid communication skills
• Organizational and teamwork abilities are required.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three years working in an Emergency Department setting caring directly for trauma patient preferred but not required.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION: Responsible to the Trauma Program Manager, Trauma Medical Director and Trauma & Acute Care Surgery.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Bloodborne Pathogens

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics.