Informatics Registered Nurse

Quick Facts

• Role: Informatics Registered Nurse (RN)

Description

Informatics Registered Nurse (RN) roles focus on improving nursing outcomes through nursing informatics leadership and systematic evaluation of current practice. The position supports informatics functions such as content management, application support, health information technology optimization, enterprise data management, and change management, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. You are accountable for documented program/service outcomes at the facility and network level.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate core informatics functions: content management, application support, system optimization, enterprise data management, and change management
• Lead assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of hardware and software applications integrated with the electronic health record (EHR) and related programs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and facility/network program/service leaders
• Establish and maintain relationships with VA staff nationwide
• Ensure documented outcomes at the program/service level

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (or non-citizen appointment only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy)
• Basic written and spoken English proficiency
• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) or meet VA licensure/education equivalency requirements
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC (Graduate Nurse Technician exception may apply)
• Background/security investigation and completion of pre-employment onboarding and physical evaluation
• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement for VA Health Care Personnel
• Selective Service registration (for applicable males)
• May be required to serve a probationary period
• Ability to meet clinical physical requirements (including safe patient handling standards)

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases and potential performance awards
• Paid Time Off: 50 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays)
• Retirement: federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% employer contribution
• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory