Nurse Informatics Specialist (Clinical Informatics) III

Quick Facts

• Nurse Informatics Specialist (Clinical Informatics) III
• Full time, 40 hours/week; Monday–Friday, Days
• Occasional evening, night, and weekend coverage may be required due to system failures, project requirements, or other hospital needs
• Pay range: $180,252.80–$252,345.60 annually

Description

Influences the design, implementation, and maintenance of clinical information systems and associated applications to support nursing workflows and informed decisions. Combines nursing science, computer technology, and information management to configure and communicate data, information, knowledge, and insights across the patient care continuum. Provides functional and technical leadership and daily operational support of information systems and patient care technology for the Nursing Department.

Responsibilities

• Guide planning, adoption, and configuration of applications integral to the clinical environment
• Integrate clinical practice components, affiliate workflows, and regulatory requirements to maintain a cohesive clinical information system
• Provide functional and technical leadership plus daily operational support for nursing department information systems and patient care technology
• Partner with clinical departments, medical staff committees, Information Systems (IS) organizations, nursing leadership, legal, quality management, and selected technology companies to optimize clinical information systems
• Demonstrate strong analytical and project management skills to streamline processes, improve productivity, and increase the quality of care
• Develop routine and ad hoc reports to support departmental planning and decision-making
• Ensure privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI)
• Communicate clinical information and program data clearly to diverse audiences

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• RN license (Registered Nurse) in California
• 5 years of recent relevant experience
• Expert competency applying evidence-based nursing knowledge, theory, and professional practices
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare operations and clinical/physician workflows
• Robust knowledge of healthcare regulations and accrediting standards, including Joint Commission documentation requirements
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, and group problem-solving skills
• Exceptional analytical and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and navigation of EHRs (EPIC or other clinical information systems)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package