Senior Nurse Surveyor (BON # 68720)

Senior Nurse Surveyor (BON # 68720) State of New Mexico - 3.4 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $29.23 - $43.85 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Clinical case management Driver's License Full Job Description Posting Details The Board of Nursing is charged with ensuring safe nursing practice in New Mexico. The Board works with advisory committees around the state that assist with our program for nurses with a substance use disorder. The agency issues licenses or certificates to nurses, technicians, and aides in 10 different categories. The Board also investigates complaints against Licensed Nurses and Certificate Holders regarding potential violations of the Nursing Practice Act, that occur in hospitals, nursing homes, care facilities, laboratories, personal care providers, and therapy settings. The Board of Nursing also conducts site visits at pre-licensure nursing programs, and training programs for hemodialysis technicians and medication aides. This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. Why does the job exist? The Nurse Surveyor is primarily responsible for the tracking of unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) programs approved by the Board of Nursing and conducting timely and thorough evaluations of all hemodialysis technician training programs and medication aide training programs in the state. How does it get done? The key responsibilities of this position are to: 1) conduct evaluations including four to eight hour targeted site visits across the state of New Mexico for all hemodialysis technician training programs (about 60 statewide) and medication aide training programs (about 70 statewide); 2) write and prepare reports to present to the appropriate advisory committee and board; 3) provide orientation for nurse educators for hemodialysis technician training programs and medication aide training programs; 4) assure the agency has the most updated information for all hemodialysis technician and medication aide training programs; 5) communicate effectively with the administrative assistant on staff and with the supervisor for any issues identified. Who are the customers? Board members, staff, licensees, and public. This position reports to the director of education and practice. Ideal Candidate Board members, staff, licensees, and public. This position reports to the director of education and practice. Minimum Qualification Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Architecture, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Rehabilitation, and /or Criminal Justice and two (2) years directly related experience in community based healthcare services and case management. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course Certification within thirty (30) days of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and phone usage. Work is also performed in various clinical settings. Reaching and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds may be required. This position requires travel through the state and occasional travel out of state. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information:

Stacey Fort, 505-841-9057, Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.