Registered Nurse Informatics Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Nurse Informatics Specialist (Informaticist Registered Nurse)
• Focus: Bridging clinical nursing and health information technology to improve Veteran care

Description

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate healthcare technology solutions (hardware/software) integrated with the electronic health record (EHR). Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize EHR applications and related systems, improve nursing practice and clinical workflows, and support health information technology initiatives. Participate in requirements gathering, business process evaluation, change management, and evidence-based informatics performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, implement, and measure healthcare technology solutions integrated with the EHR
• Optimize EHR applications and associated systems to enhance clinical workflows
• Manage and improve informatics processes and application systems
• Coordinate with stakeholders across facility, network, and national programs to advance informatics initiatives
• Support clinical content management and enterprise data management
• Gather requirements, evaluate business processes, and lead change management activities
• Participate in evidence-based improvements and interdisciplinary performance improvement

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• English language proficiency (basic written and spoken)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE) or approved VA education pathways/foreign equivalent validation
• Current full, active, unrestricted RN licensure in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC
• Background/security investigation clearance
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Complete online onboarding and required pre-employment steps with acceptable identification
• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation requirement for VA Health Care Personnel
• Selective Service registration (for eligible males)
• Urinalysis testing if selected for a testing designated position
• Complete all application requirements in the announcement

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential performance awards
• 50 days of paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, and paid Federal holidays)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K (up to 5% VA contribution)
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options
• 1 full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory
• Monday–Friday work schedule, 7:30am–4:00pm
• Ad hoc telework may be authorized; not a virtual position
• Relocation/recruitment incentives not authorized
• Premium pay options (overtime, weekend/holiday/on-call/night work)
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with possible automatic and matching contributions
• Continuing education opportunities and wellness/fitness programs