nursing informatics specialist

Jackson Health System

<div>Clinical Informatics Specialist, 10 Yr EHR &amp; Info Sys Implement, Full Time, Days
Job Summary 
Clinical Informatics Specialist is responsible for coordination, development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of information systems as they relate to the nursing practice, physician's orders, clinical computer communications, and other information technology aspects of patient care. The goal is to integrate the clinical processes, information sciences and information technologies to meet the information needs of the clinical decision makers. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities: 
<ul><li>Assumes Responsibility for the coordination and management of clinical information systems as they relate to nursing practice, patient care, physician order entry, clinical computer communications and nursing informatics.</li><li>
Develops detailed project plans for assigned projects.</li><li>
Prioritizes and coordinates work plans for timely project completion.</li><li>
Monitors outcomes of activities.</li><li>
Produces weekly report of project status and cross-team impacts.</li><li>
Facilitates system design activities to match clinical workflow and process.</li><li>
Applies standards of practice (clinical policies, regulatory requirements, etc.) to system requirements and design.</li><li>
Leads project work groups and meetings.</li><li>
Oversees building and maintenance of various system parameter tables including clinical reference tables, clinical knowledge base, etc.</li><li>
Ensures adequate testing and validation of systems has occurred before any changes are submitted for move into production.</li><li>
Actively participates in training and on-site implementation activities as required to ensure successful start-up.</li><li>
Assists in the development of an operational management plan after initial start-up.</li><li>
Provides on-going recommendations for improvement and system management.</li><li>
Evaluates simple and complex processes to assure technical applications and operational requirements have been met and the resulting implications identified.</li><li>
Acts as a mentor to others.</li><li>
Acts as team leader in the implementation of major systems.</li><li>
Performs other related duties as assigned.</li><li>
Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).</li></ul>
Experience<ul><li>
Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.</li></ul>
Education<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree and graduate of an approved school of Professional Nursing, Medicine, a Physician Assistant Program or IT or any closely related degree preferred.</li></ul>
Skill 
<ul><li>Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.</li><li>
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.</li><li>
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.</li><li>
Ability to understand and follow instructions.</li><li>
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.</li></ul> 

Credentials<ul><li>
Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.</li></ul></div>

Clinical Informatics Specialist

UF Health

<div>Overview:

Clinical Informatics Specialist 
Drive smarter healthcare delivery by bridging clinical practice and technology&mdash;turning data into actionable insights that improve patient care.<div> 
 Work Style: Hybrid 
 Location: St. Agustine, FL 
 FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) 
<ul><li>Schedule: Monday &ndash; Friday</li></ul></div> 
Plays a critical role in enhancing healthcare delivery by analyzing clinical data and integrating informatics solutions into clinical workflows. Develops and maintains clinical information systems to ensure data accuracy, accessibility, and efficiency while training medical staff on electronic health records (EHR) and informatics tools. 
Monitors compliance with healthcare regulations and data privacy standards, evaluates emerging technologies, and recommends improvements to clinical practices. Supports clinical research through effective data management and resolves technical issues related to informatics systems to ensure optimal performance and user adoption.
Responsibilities:

Clinical Informatics Specialist &ndash; Key Responsibilities<ul><li> 
Analyze clinical data and integrate informatics solutions to enhance healthcare delivery and workflow efficiency</li><li>Develop, maintain, and optimize clinical information systems to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility</li><li>Train and support medical staff on electronic health records (EHR) and informatics tools</li><li>Monitor compliance with healthcare regulations, data governance, and privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA)</li><li>Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to clinical processes and patient care delivery</li><li>Support clinical research initiatives through effective data management and reporting</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to clinical informatics systems in a timely manner</li></ul> 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications 
Education 
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university required 
Master&rsquo;s degree preferred<div> 
Experience 
<ul><li>3+ years of experience in clinical informatics or healthcare</li><li>Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) and clinical data systems</li><li>Experience training clinical staff on informatics tools</li><li>Familiarity with healthcare regulations and data privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA)</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills</li></ul></div> 
Certifications (Preferred)
Relevant IT or clinical informatics certifications preferred</div>

Clinical Informatics Specialist | IT- Informatics & Education

<div>Overview:

Clinical Informatics Specialist 
Drive smarter healthcare delivery by bridging clinical practice and technology&mdash;turning data into actionable insights that improve patient care.<div> 
 Work Style: Hybrid 
 Location: Leesburg and the Villages, FL 
 FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) 
<ul><li>Schedule: Monday &ndash; Friday</li></ul></div> 
Plays a critical role in enhancing healthcare delivery by analyzing clinical data and integrating informatics solutions into clinical workflows. Develops and maintains clinical information systems to ensure data accuracy, accessibility, and efficiency while training medical staff on electronic health records (EHR) and informatics tools. 
Monitors compliance with healthcare regulations and data privacy standards, evaluates emerging technologies, and recommends improvements to clinical practices. Supports clinical research through effective data management and resolves technical issues related to informatics systems to ensure optimal performance and user adoption.
Responsibilities:

Clinical Informatics Specialist &ndash; Key Responsibilities<ul><li> 
Analyze clinical data and integrate informatics solutions to enhance healthcare delivery and workflow efficiency</li><li>Develop, maintain, and optimize clinical information systems to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility</li><li>Train and support medical staff on electronic health records (EHR) and informatics tools</li><li>Monitor compliance with healthcare regulations, data governance, and privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA)</li><li>Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to clinical processes and patient care delivery</li><li>Support clinical research initiatives through effective data management and reporting</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to clinical informatics systems in a timely manner</li></ul>
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications 
Education 
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university required 
Master&rsquo;s degree preferred<div> 
Experience 
<ul><li>3+ years of experience in clinical informatics or healthcare</li><li>Knowledge of electronic health records (EHR) and clinical data systems</li><li>Experience training clinical staff on informatics tools</li><li>Familiarity with healthcare regulations and data privacy standards (e.g., HIPAA)</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills</li></ul></div> 
Certifications (Preferred)
Relevant IT or clinical informatics certifications preferred</div>

Clinical Informatics Specialist | IT-Informatics & Education

The University of Kansas Health System

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Title
</h1></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Ambulatory Informatics Specialist- Acquisitions
Broadmoor Campus
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Summary / Career Interest:
</h2>The Ambulatory Informatics and Operations Specialist applies informatics knowledge and collaborates with Operational Leadership, end users of the electronic health record (EHR) Revenue Cycle, and IT staff to develop and drive adoption of standard workflows, assess usability and recommend optimizations. Serves as the informatics lead on small to medium ambulatory projects. Executes these projects by leading the operational and informatics workflow analysis, design, build, testing, communication, KPI development and escalation of barriers prior to an after go-live. Understands key operational goals and drives optimizations towards those goals.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
<ul><li>Leads small/medium department focused projects. Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of clinic systems. Executes these projects by leading operational and informatics workflow analysis, design, build, testing, communication plans, KPI development and escalation of barriers prior to and after go-live. Ensures standard workflows are implemented at go-live. Follows system life cycle and transformation standards. Guides project team members on driving changes through technology governance bodies.
</li><li>Understands regulatory, compliance and quality standards of EHR documentation. Utilizes this knowledge to modify and optimize standard work and change system build.
</li><li>Rounds in clinics to understand operational workflows. Participates in ambulatory EHR optimization efforts ensuring ambulatory operational goals and compliance standards are met. Provides change management knowledge to teammates and operational leaders.
</li><li>Researches and advises leadership on best practices utilizing benchmarking resources including, but not limited to, Epic User Web, GPIN, MGMA and the Access Collaborative. Able to apply knowledge gained to further operational goals.
</li><li>Participates in the distributive build program. Supports user level personalization and expanded distributed builder scope. Triages optimization requests obtaining necessary build requirements to assist with navigation. Ensures those requests that are triaged meet operational goals and direction.
</li><li>Establishes relationships with ambulatory department and division leadership, physicians, and allied health staff.
</li><li>Collaborates with departments across the health system including information technology, revenue cycle, operations, and organization leadership to execute changes to standard work. Utilizes knowledge gained to review, analyze, and optimize the patient and user experience by applying informatics principles that further operational goals.
</li><li>Utilizes Lean methodologies (PDCA, SOP Documentations, etc.) to document standards and increase ambulatory efficiency. Identifies opportunities for adoption of standard workflow and removes clinic barriers to adoption. Ensures a consistent experience for patients, providers, and staff. Escalates to ambulatory or information technology as appropriate.
</li><li>Coaching and mentoring of team members.
</li><li>Updates ambulatory informatics and operations program standard documents at direction of team leads and leadership.
</li><li>Certification or proficiency in assigned Epic application, or demonstrated learning of other assigned application, must be obtained within 6 months of employment or assignment.
</li><li>Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
</li><li>These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
</li></ul> 
Required Education and Experience
<ul><li>Bachelors Degree
</li><li>3 or more years of informatics experience
</li><li>3 or more years direct patient care experience; literature search/review experience
</li></ul> 
Required Licensure and Certification
<ul><li>Professional Clinical License or Certification in Kansas or Missouri
</li><li>EPIC Proficiency/Certification within 6 months of orientation completion as designated by role requirements within 180 Days
</li><li>Driver's License
</li></ul> 
Knowledge Requirements
<ul><li>Demonstrates knowledge of computers and desktop software
</li><li>Ability to work autonomously, by demonstrating self-motivation and creativity
</li><li>Good communication, writing, organizational and presentation skills
</li><li>Ability to effectively interact with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, administrative staff, clinical personnel, and peers
</li><li>Demonstrates persistence to solving problems. Must work with limited resources within designated time restraints
</li><li>Able to receive verbal communications from users, vendors and other employees in English.
</li><li>Able to verbally communicate with users, vendors and other employees in English
</li><li>Able to read technical documentation manuals
</li><li>Able to use a computer
</li><li>Able to receive directions and follow through to completion
</li><li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft products
</li><li>Able to solve common design and development problems
</li><li>Able to apply critical thinking and interpersonal skills
</li><li>Has reliable transportation available in order to attend meetings and support users in multiple locations. Up to 10% overnight travel can be needed
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Time Type:
</h2>Full time
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Requisition ID:
</h2>R-53257
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Important information for you to know as you apply:
</h3><ul><li>The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion .
</li><li>The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu .
</li><li>Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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Ambulatory Informatics Specialist- Acquisitions

Northwell Health

<div>Job Description
Participates in interdisciplinary and process improvement teams to identify potential future uses of the information systems and potential improvements in the current use of the systems. Serves as a nursing informatics resource, to individuals and teams within Patient Care Services.
Job Responsibility
<ul><li>Knowledgeable of Performance Improvement methodology used within the organization.</li><li>
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends and advances in Nursing Informatics, as well as new developments in hardware and software technology; uses this knowledge in supporting users and process teams.</li><li>
Participates in preparation of Performance Improvement reports for care services presentation at committee meeting; reports to Hospital Quality Management for external benchmarking as needed.</li><li>
Assists in conducting focus studies to measure and assess patient care services&rsquo; process stability and the achievement of patient outcomes and organizational goals.</li><li>
Assists in coordinating investigations of state reportable incidents/complaints, sentinel events, citations and data collection for corrective actions.</li><li>
Participates in special projects related to quality issues; assists in recommendations and coordinating implementation of plan of corrective action; assists in preparing monthly variance reports for the leadership, physicians, and other hospital personnel as needed Presents patient specific issues and other concerns to appropriate leadership and Performance Improvement Committees for resolution of conflicts.</li><li>
Uses office technology and data base systems to perform functions of the job; creates documents for formal presentations and storyboards.</li><li>
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.</li></ul>
Job Qualification
<ul><li>BSN nursing degree, required. Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed</li><li>
Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse OR as a Nurse Practitioner in New York State OR current Licensed Registered Physician Assistant by New York State Department of Education, required.
</li><li>One-three (1-3) years clinical experience including general knowledge of QM principles, NYPORTS and JCAHO requirements.</li><li>
Peri Op experience, preferred.</li></ul><div><ul><li> 
Additional Salary Detail
</li></ul>The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).</div></div>

Clinical Quality Improvement Specialist

Trinity Health

Employment Type: 
Full time
 
Shift: 
Description: 
<ul>
<li>Hybrid Position</li>
<li>Must live near Trinity Location</li>
</ul>
Purpose
 Health Informatics (HI) is the specialty that integrates health care science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge and wisdom in clinical practice across the care continuum. Health informatics facilitates the integration of data, information, knowledge and wisdom to support operations. This support is accomplished with information structures, information processes, and information technology.
 
The goal of informatics is to improve the health of populations, communities, families, and individuals by optimizing information management and communication. These activities include the design and use of informatics solutions and technology to support all areas of health care delivery, including, but not limited to, the direct provision of care, establishing effective administrative systems, managing and delivering education experiences, enhancing lifelong learning, and supporting health care research.
 
Essential Functions
 Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates& demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions& Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.
 
Work Focus: Researches, collects & analyzes information. Identifies opportunities, develops solutions, & leads through resolution. Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience. Responsible for distribution of analytical reports.
 
Process Focus: Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, create reports & develop educational materials. Incorporates basic knowledge of TH policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality, & safety are prioritized. Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge.
 
Data Management& Analysis: Research& compiles information to support ad-hoc operational projects& initiatives. Synthesizes& analyzes data& provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends& recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy& supporting leadership decision making. Leverages program& operational data& measurements to define & demonstrate progress, ROI & impacts.
 
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws/regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects safe, honest, ethical& professional behavior & safe work practices.
 
Minimum Qualifications
 Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of Health Informatics through a combination of education and experience.
 Must possess a working knowledge of Health Informatics with at least two (2) years of experience in an informatics or related role and experience with clinical information systems and health information technology. Basic understanding of clinical treatment modalities, educational principles, clinical information systems, accreditation and regulatory standards, and program development. Demonstrated knowledge and application of change management principles. Demonstrated knowledge and application of project management principles.
 
Additional Qualifications (nice to have)
 Certification from a national informatics certifying body preferred. Fellowship, academic courses, or other formal training in Health Informatics preferred.
 
Bachelors Degree with the focus on Health Informatics or related discipline preferred OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Physical & Mental Requirements& Working Conditions
 
Indirect / Healthcare Support Services: (OSHA: Healthcare support services mean services that facilitate the provision of healthcare services.)
 
<ul>
<li>Occasional clinical / patient facing work environment.</li>
<li>Includes continuous work time indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled& well-lit conditions; may encounter occasional variable external environmental conditions.</li>
<li>Includes occasional lifting, up to 30 pounds unassisted, frequent travel& use of computer; Includes continuous sitting& may require occasional long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling& pushing.</li>
</ul>
Direct Healthcare& Indirect / Support Healthcare Services: must be able to:
 <ul>
<li>Adapt to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities& stressful situations; Attend to tasks until complete, understand& relate to complex ideas& concepts& be able to remember multiple tasks& regimens extending over long periods of time& work on concurrent tasks / projects.</li>
<li>Continuously Read small print, frequent ability to hear normal sounds& voice patterns, able to give / receive instructions& other verbal communications in-person& over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned with some background noise.</li>
<li>Perform frequent manual dexterity activities& occasional grasping/handling.</li>
<li>Continuous attention to maintain a safe working environment& use of available personal protective equipment (PPE).</li>
</ul>
KEY: Average Workday Activity: Occasional (1% - 33%), Frequent (34% - 66%), Continuous (67% - 100%)
 
Pay Range- $75,592- $113,389
 
Our Commitment
 
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Health Informatics Specialist I- Hybrid - Illinois, Indiana

Kootenai Health

<div>Works in close collaboration with the clinicians including physicians, departmental leadership, Quality, Patient Safety, Information Systems, Accreditation and Licensure departments to strategically select a design, implement and guide the use of technology to ensure optimal care delivery processes and effectively communicate patient care activity. 


Essential Job Functions:
<ul><li> Performs in-depth analysis of current and future workflows, data collection, report details and other technical issues associated with the EHR and designated third-party applications</li></ul>
<ul><li> Specializes in patient care processes and clinician workflow</li></ul>
<ul><li> Develops workflow documentation for a variety information systems and disciplines</li></ul>
<ul><li> Partners with vendor and quality, operational, and business leaders on system design and optimization to meet quality, safety, financial and efficiency needs</li></ul>
<ul><li> Collects requirements regarding potential system enhancements or new system implementation and prepares details of specifications needed; prioritizes and implements and/or works with vendor to implement requested changes to the system</li></ul>
<ul><li> Troubleshoots, identifies root cause, and documents problems of simple to medium complexity for assigned applications and systems</li></ul>
<ul><li> Designs and executes small-scale application testing as required</li></ul>
<ul><li> Develops communication related to education efforts for deployments, upgrades, optimizations and other system changes as assigned</li></ul>
<ul><li> Understands policies, procedures and constraints in core clinical or business area(s) of responsibility</li></ul>
<ul><li> Validates data is accurate and meets business requirements</li></ul>
<ul><li> Demonstrates independent decision making</li></ul>
<ul><li>Performs other related duties as assigned</li></ul>
<ul><li>Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field</li></ul>
<ul><li>Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals</li></ul>
<ul><li> Follows hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations and policies.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Communicate with patients, families and co-workers in person, in writing and on telephone.</li></ul> 


Minimum Qualifications:
<ul><li> Associate&rsquo;s degree in Nursing required; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in related field preferred (BSN, information systems, etc.)</li></ul>
<ul><li> State of Idaho Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the &quot;multi-state privilege to practice&quot; compact with Idaho required</li></ul>
<ul><li> 2 years&rsquo; experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting preferred</li></ul>
<ul><li> Informatics certification preferred</li></ul>
<ul><li> Participates in after hours on-call, on-call rotation and service recovery efforts as required</li></ul>
<ul><li> Advanced understanding of the standard tools, workflow processes, and/or procedures and concepts used in the development and deployment of application software necessary to run the healthcare systems business, clinical or financial systems</li></ul>
<ul><li> Comprehensive understanding of clinical or business principles to evaluate information system and healthcare regulatory needs
</li></ul><ul><li> Experience in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)</li></ul>
<ul><li> Ability to work independently and simultaneously on multiple priorities
</li></ul><ul><li> BLS required</li></ul> 


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Clinical Informatics Specialist-RN

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