Registered Nurse - Nurse Informaticist

About the Role

The incumbent is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. They assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. The role involves administering medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines, and influencing care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in basic written and spoken English is required.
• Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who meet the basic education requirements but do not possess the required licensure may be appointed as a GNT on a temporary basis while pursuing licensure.

Grade Determinations:

• Nurse I - Level I: Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing with no additional professional nursing experience required.
• Nurse I - Level II: ADN or Diploma in Nursing and 1 year of specialized nursing experience, or BSN with no additional experience.
• Nurse I - Level III: ADN or Diploma in Nursing and 2 years of experience, or BSN and 1 year of experience, or Master's in Nursing (MSN) with no additional experience.
• Nurse II: BSN and 2 years of experience, or MSN and 1 year of experience, or Doctoral degree in Nursing with no experience.
• Nurse III: MSN and 2 years of specialized experience, or Master's in related field with BSN and 2 years of experience, or Doctoral degree in Nursing and 1 year of experience.

Preferred Experience:

• 2-3 years of Nursing Informatics experience.
• Master's Nursing Informatics certification.
• Understanding of Clinical Workflows.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a clinical resource and role model, functioning as an Informatics expert and educator for staff.
• Makes recommendations to leadership regarding changes to Clinical Reminders and Informatics Programs.
• Directs and supports clinical staff with structured learning activities.
• Reviews, analyzes, and conducts follow-up to identify learning needs related to the electronic health record.
• Partners with Quality & Safety on performance improvement projects.
• Promotes education and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Evaluates and documents staff education, provides feedback, and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Assesses staff abilities and assists in developing information management skills.
• Establishes reporting mechanisms for timely data retrieval.
• Collaborates with QM clinicians to optimize HEDIS measure performance.
• Develops and utilizes evaluation tools for educational activities.
• Identifies educational needs and provides staff development opportunities.
• Maintains education records and participates in service-wide educational programs.
• Works collaboratively with other professionals to enhance healthcare capabilities and technology.

Skills

• Clinical Informatics expertise.
• Leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.
• Ability to evaluate and improve educational programs.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records and informatics tools.