Informatics nurse job description
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Example informatics nurse requirements on a job description
Informatics nurse requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in informatics nurse job postings.
Sample informatics nurse requirements
- Registered Nursing license.
- Informatics certification.
- Knowledge of computer science and information systems.
- Experience using medical software systems.
Sample required informatics nurse soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Informatics nurse job description example 1
SCA Health informatics nurse job description
The Nurse (RN) Informatics assesses and analyzes patient care related data; assists with development of best practices and corresponding performance improvement projects; develops reports and provides feedback for process improvement and measurable clinical outcomes. Develops, implements and coordinates processes for medication management associated with BCMA. Oversees the E-prescribe application for regular and controlled substances.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include, but not limited to the following)
* Reviews, extracts, compiles and analyzes patient care/services data from electronic health record, financial records, coding records, and other sources.
* Creates, processes and prepares reports of findings/recommendations and organizational process changes.
* Assists with program activities to meet accreditation standards.
* Directs, collaborates and coordinates internal auditing within the organization.
* Develops strategies, policies or procedures for introducing, evaluating or modifying information technology applied to practice, administration, education, or research.
* Facilitates training, installation, maintenance, and overall use of BCMA
* Oversees the E-prescribe application for regular and controlled substances
* Assists with tracking corrective actions and evaluates identified quality of care, risk management, patient safety indicators and other performance improvement activities.
* Abstracts data utilizing predetermined criteria for clinical, financial impact, management and support services in accordance with established performance improvement criteria and programs.
* Facilitates interdepartmental performance improvement activities to assist staff in resolving issues to ensure effective program integration.
* Compiles data into reports for analysis by various departments and committees and acts as liaison between clinical improvement teams and systems to interpret standards and specifications.
* Develops reports and reporting mechanisms for use within the organization
* Performs other duties as assigned
* Three years of healthcare (acute care or public health) experience.
* Bachelor Degree in Nursing; Masters degree preferred.
* Current and active state unrestricted Nurse (RN) License
* BLS certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity
SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (include, but not limited to the following)
* Reviews, extracts, compiles and analyzes patient care/services data from electronic health record, financial records, coding records, and other sources.
* Creates, processes and prepares reports of findings/recommendations and organizational process changes.
* Assists with program activities to meet accreditation standards.
* Directs, collaborates and coordinates internal auditing within the organization.
* Develops strategies, policies or procedures for introducing, evaluating or modifying information technology applied to practice, administration, education, or research.
* Facilitates training, installation, maintenance, and overall use of BCMA
* Oversees the E-prescribe application for regular and controlled substances
* Assists with tracking corrective actions and evaluates identified quality of care, risk management, patient safety indicators and other performance improvement activities.
* Abstracts data utilizing predetermined criteria for clinical, financial impact, management and support services in accordance with established performance improvement criteria and programs.
* Facilitates interdepartmental performance improvement activities to assist staff in resolving issues to ensure effective program integration.
* Compiles data into reports for analysis by various departments and committees and acts as liaison between clinical improvement teams and systems to interpret standards and specifications.
* Develops reports and reporting mechanisms for use within the organization
* Performs other duties as assigned
* Three years of healthcare (acute care or public health) experience.
* Bachelor Degree in Nursing; Masters degree preferred.
* Current and active state unrestricted Nurse (RN) License
* BLS certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity
SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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Informatics nurse job description example 2
Presbyterian Homes informatics nurse job description
Looking for a great opportunity to be a Clinical Informatics Nurse where you can really make a difference?!
Join the Presbyterian Homes team! We are an independent, non-profit senior living care organization offering full continuum of care from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing and memory care at four luxury retirement communities. Presbyterian Homes has achieved national recognition and accreditation for senior living leadership and expertise. We were established in 1904 and have an excellent reputation for providing a wide range of living options to seniors to live every day as they wish. Our team members have consistently rated Presbyterian Homes as a great workplace in confidential engagement surveys.
The Clinical Informatics Nurse, utilizing clinical nursing knowledge, participates in the planning, design, build, testing, training, and implementation of clinical applications utilized by Presbyterian Homes. The Clinical Informatics Nurse identifies opportunities where the clinical information systems can be utilized to optimize workflow for clinical processes. Champions and represents the clinician's needs in the planning, designing, building and implementation of the clinical information systems.
Essential Functions:
+ Facilitation of and/or participation on organizational working groups assembled to focus on the transformation needs of the health care system in the implementation of clinical information systems.
+ Engagement of clinical, ancillary and physician leadership in the transformation process across the health care system and care settings (inpatient and outpatient).
+ Performs project management tasks as it pertains to improvement initiatives, analyzes user clinical information system requirements and departmental information flows, assuring needs are accommodated in system design.
+ Review all change requests submitted by the clinical and ancillary users for the development and improvement of the clinical information systems. Escalating requests to the appropriate clinical and IT working groups for further review, discussion, and approval.
+ Assist appropriate clinical, ancillary and physician resources in the review and modification of policies and procedures to assure alignment with regulatory guidelines. Ensure policies and procedures are developed and/or updated as necessary to coincide with the implementation of new clinical information systems functionality.
+ Facilitate or participate in the development of required reports needed for Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI), Compliance, and regulatory management of the data in the clinical information systems.
Skills/Qualifications:
+ Registered Nurse with a minimum of 7-10 years clinical experience required. Previous clinical informatics experience in post-acute care/long-term care preferred.
+ Master's degree in Nursing preferred. Experience with developing, implementing and/or supporting clinical information systems desirable
+ Proven problem-solving skills essential
+ Demonstration of solid and effective written, interpersonal, oral and presentation skills. Ability to plan and facilitate meetings with diverse participants
+ Capable of working well in a diverse team environment and successfully interacting with others at all levels of the organization, including remote teams. Ability to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor at all times during normal and pressure situations
+ Experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications (especially Excel)
+ Under general supervision, must be able to prioritize, organize, assess, and reallocate work to meet deadlines. Ability and commitment to meet aggressive deadlines and cope in a fast-paced environment
+ Ability to document and analyze workflow and clinical processes
Benefits:
+ Health Insurance: Medical PPO Plans
+ Dental insurance. HMO and PPO plans
+ Vision plan
+ Long-term and short-term Disability plan
+ Employee wellness program with medical benefit deduction incentives and cash bonuses!
+ Confidential employee assistance program
+ Generous Paid Time Off/PTO plan. It is a plan that rolls over year to year.
+ Employee lounges and meal discount program.
+ 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
+ Scholarship programs including Tuition reimbursement
+ Citizenship Funding Program
+ On-site Fitness Centers staffed with certified personal trainers
+ Shift and Weekend Differentials for eligible positions
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Join the Presbyterian Homes team! We are an independent, non-profit senior living care organization offering full continuum of care from independent and assisted living to skilled nursing and memory care at four luxury retirement communities. Presbyterian Homes has achieved national recognition and accreditation for senior living leadership and expertise. We were established in 1904 and have an excellent reputation for providing a wide range of living options to seniors to live every day as they wish. Our team members have consistently rated Presbyterian Homes as a great workplace in confidential engagement surveys.
The Clinical Informatics Nurse, utilizing clinical nursing knowledge, participates in the planning, design, build, testing, training, and implementation of clinical applications utilized by Presbyterian Homes. The Clinical Informatics Nurse identifies opportunities where the clinical information systems can be utilized to optimize workflow for clinical processes. Champions and represents the clinician's needs in the planning, designing, building and implementation of the clinical information systems.
Essential Functions:
+ Facilitation of and/or participation on organizational working groups assembled to focus on the transformation needs of the health care system in the implementation of clinical information systems.
+ Engagement of clinical, ancillary and physician leadership in the transformation process across the health care system and care settings (inpatient and outpatient).
+ Performs project management tasks as it pertains to improvement initiatives, analyzes user clinical information system requirements and departmental information flows, assuring needs are accommodated in system design.
+ Review all change requests submitted by the clinical and ancillary users for the development and improvement of the clinical information systems. Escalating requests to the appropriate clinical and IT working groups for further review, discussion, and approval.
+ Assist appropriate clinical, ancillary and physician resources in the review and modification of policies and procedures to assure alignment with regulatory guidelines. Ensure policies and procedures are developed and/or updated as necessary to coincide with the implementation of new clinical information systems functionality.
+ Facilitate or participate in the development of required reports needed for Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI), Compliance, and regulatory management of the data in the clinical information systems.
Skills/Qualifications:
+ Registered Nurse with a minimum of 7-10 years clinical experience required. Previous clinical informatics experience in post-acute care/long-term care preferred.
+ Master's degree in Nursing preferred. Experience with developing, implementing and/or supporting clinical information systems desirable
+ Proven problem-solving skills essential
+ Demonstration of solid and effective written, interpersonal, oral and presentation skills. Ability to plan and facilitate meetings with diverse participants
+ Capable of working well in a diverse team environment and successfully interacting with others at all levels of the organization, including remote teams. Ability to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor at all times during normal and pressure situations
+ Experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications (especially Excel)
+ Under general supervision, must be able to prioritize, organize, assess, and reallocate work to meet deadlines. Ability and commitment to meet aggressive deadlines and cope in a fast-paced environment
+ Ability to document and analyze workflow and clinical processes
Benefits:
+ Health Insurance: Medical PPO Plans
+ Dental insurance. HMO and PPO plans
+ Vision plan
+ Long-term and short-term Disability plan
+ Employee wellness program with medical benefit deduction incentives and cash bonuses!
+ Confidential employee assistance program
+ Generous Paid Time Off/PTO plan. It is a plan that rolls over year to year.
+ Employee lounges and meal discount program.
+ 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
+ Scholarship programs including Tuition reimbursement
+ Citizenship Funding Program
+ On-site Fitness Centers staffed with certified personal trainers
+ Shift and Weekend Differentials for eligible positions
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Informatics nurse job description example 3
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital informatics nurse job description
At Wentworth-Douglass, we value people who contribute to patient-centered care that enhances community health; we recognize and reward those who share our values and transform our patients' lives. We invite you to explore opportunities, cultivate community wellness and professional growth.
The CIN specializes in patient care processes and clinician workflow and leads initiatives to promote effective process design, development, and implementation of the Electronic Medical Record and other technologies. The Clinical informatics Nurse is an expert in human factors, patient safety, and the use of technology to optimize care delivery processes and effectively communicate patient care activity. The CIN is responsible for assuring clinician involvement in evaluation of new technology design and function. As well, this role supports physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other clinicians as the resource for requests related to technology changes. The CIN demonstrates independent decision making as appropriate in evaluation of requests for system improvements and determines feasibility and advisability of system changes. The CIN works closely with clinicians, departmental leadership, Quality, Patient Safety and Information Systems staff to clarify needs, prioritize requests, recommend technology design, workflow and execute change and adaptation to the EMR and other technology. Participates in improvement projects and on assigned committees to provide content expertise on the literature related to the use of the EMR other technology clinician workflow, and achieve care improvements. Thought leader and resource for clinicians on the clinical information system and patient care processes to promote optimal care, reduce errors, and achieve organizational goals. Problem solves application and workflow issues and works through barriers to achieve results by collaborating effectively with users and the Information Systems staff.
1.Technical: Demonstrates technical competency to design & develop high quality Information Systems for Nursing Practice
a.Participates in design & development of information systems for nursing practice
b.Develops inventive ways to access data & interact with Information Systems.
c.Participates in developing new methods for data & information organization.
d.Demonstrates proficiency in diverse computer application programs (NDNQI).
e.Develops data gathering tools & processes for literature search access for nurses.
f.Collaborates in the development, charting and documentation templates for use in nursing practice.
g.Coordinates, designs and develops evidence-based practice documentation and processing with practice area.
h.Maintain membership on, or consultation to, appropriate committees, or task forces as needed to facilitate the ongoing process of the design, implementation and revision for clinical information systems.
i.Maintain knowledge of current informatics technology.
j.Maintain familiarity of all regulatory agency requirements that impact clinical systems.
2.Utility: Demonstrates utility competency in assessing and synthesizing data for optimizing information outcomes.
.Participates in needs assessment, system selection, implementation and maintenance of information systems for practice.
a.Ensures inclusion of nursing data and information in design of planned information systems.
b.Recognizes factors and issues related to human-computer interface interactions.
c.Independently seeks learning initiatives to stay abreast of technological developments by attending national conference.
d.Synthesizes data and information for knowledge generation within practice.
e.Facilitates and assists in determining data structures utilized to organize patient information.
f.Takes a lead role on the implementation team for new or revised clinical applications.
g.Collaborates with application administrators during the development and implementation of applications to ensure desired goals and objectives are being met.
3.Leadership: Demonstrates leadership competency in enhancing quality healthcare and optimal outcomes for both patient and informal/formal caregivers through education of aforementioned individuals/groups.
.Participates in performance improvement programs using information systems.
a.Participates in ergonomic design of work stations, bedside access stations and portable apparatus equipment.
b.Demonstrates proficient awareness of legal and ethical issues related to client data, information, confidentiality.
c.Collaborates project management initiatives related to information technology for practice.
d.Provides education to clinical staff regarding information system's clinical applications.
e.Assists in the development of training outlines and guides for clinical applications.
f.Assists clinical staff in identifying cause and solution to computer issues.
Qualifications
Experience Minimum Required
•Minimum five (5) years of clinical nursing experience
•Minimum of two (2) years of analyst or "Super-user" experience.
•Experience with EMR's, i.e. Siemens Soarian and/or NextGen
Education Minimum Required
•Graduation from accredited Nursing Program or BSN
Education Preferred/Desired
•Certificate in Nursing Informatics.
•Master's in Nursing Informatics
Training Minimum Required
•Training in Clinical Informatics
Training Preferred/Desired
•Informatics training
Special Skills Minimum Required
•Experience with Project Management Workflow and design experience
Special Skills Preferred/Desired
•Experience with requirements gathering.
•Leadership and facilitation skills
Licensure and/or Certifications Required
• Registered Nurse License
Licensure and/or Certifications Preferred/Desired
•ANCC Nursing Infomatics Certification
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
•The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The CIN specializes in patient care processes and clinician workflow and leads initiatives to promote effective process design, development, and implementation of the Electronic Medical Record and other technologies. The Clinical informatics Nurse is an expert in human factors, patient safety, and the use of technology to optimize care delivery processes and effectively communicate patient care activity. The CIN is responsible for assuring clinician involvement in evaluation of new technology design and function. As well, this role supports physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other clinicians as the resource for requests related to technology changes. The CIN demonstrates independent decision making as appropriate in evaluation of requests for system improvements and determines feasibility and advisability of system changes. The CIN works closely with clinicians, departmental leadership, Quality, Patient Safety and Information Systems staff to clarify needs, prioritize requests, recommend technology design, workflow and execute change and adaptation to the EMR and other technology. Participates in improvement projects and on assigned committees to provide content expertise on the literature related to the use of the EMR other technology clinician workflow, and achieve care improvements. Thought leader and resource for clinicians on the clinical information system and patient care processes to promote optimal care, reduce errors, and achieve organizational goals. Problem solves application and workflow issues and works through barriers to achieve results by collaborating effectively with users and the Information Systems staff.
1.Technical: Demonstrates technical competency to design & develop high quality Information Systems for Nursing Practice
a.Participates in design & development of information systems for nursing practice
b.Develops inventive ways to access data & interact with Information Systems.
c.Participates in developing new methods for data & information organization.
d.Demonstrates proficiency in diverse computer application programs (NDNQI).
e.Develops data gathering tools & processes for literature search access for nurses.
f.Collaborates in the development, charting and documentation templates for use in nursing practice.
g.Coordinates, designs and develops evidence-based practice documentation and processing with practice area.
h.Maintain membership on, or consultation to, appropriate committees, or task forces as needed to facilitate the ongoing process of the design, implementation and revision for clinical information systems.
i.Maintain knowledge of current informatics technology.
j.Maintain familiarity of all regulatory agency requirements that impact clinical systems.
2.Utility: Demonstrates utility competency in assessing and synthesizing data for optimizing information outcomes.
.Participates in needs assessment, system selection, implementation and maintenance of information systems for practice.
a.Ensures inclusion of nursing data and information in design of planned information systems.
b.Recognizes factors and issues related to human-computer interface interactions.
c.Independently seeks learning initiatives to stay abreast of technological developments by attending national conference.
d.Synthesizes data and information for knowledge generation within practice.
e.Facilitates and assists in determining data structures utilized to organize patient information.
f.Takes a lead role on the implementation team for new or revised clinical applications.
g.Collaborates with application administrators during the development and implementation of applications to ensure desired goals and objectives are being met.
3.Leadership: Demonstrates leadership competency in enhancing quality healthcare and optimal outcomes for both patient and informal/formal caregivers through education of aforementioned individuals/groups.
.Participates in performance improvement programs using information systems.
a.Participates in ergonomic design of work stations, bedside access stations and portable apparatus equipment.
b.Demonstrates proficient awareness of legal and ethical issues related to client data, information, confidentiality.
c.Collaborates project management initiatives related to information technology for practice.
d.Provides education to clinical staff regarding information system's clinical applications.
e.Assists in the development of training outlines and guides for clinical applications.
f.Assists clinical staff in identifying cause and solution to computer issues.
Qualifications
Experience Minimum Required
•Minimum five (5) years of clinical nursing experience
•Minimum of two (2) years of analyst or "Super-user" experience.
•Experience with EMR's, i.e. Siemens Soarian and/or NextGen
Education Minimum Required
•Graduation from accredited Nursing Program or BSN
Education Preferred/Desired
•Certificate in Nursing Informatics.
•Master's in Nursing Informatics
Training Minimum Required
•Training in Clinical Informatics
Training Preferred/Desired
•Informatics training
Special Skills Minimum Required
•Experience with Project Management Workflow and design experience
Special Skills Preferred/Desired
•Experience with requirements gathering.
•Leadership and facilitation skills
Licensure and/or Certifications Required
• Registered Nurse License
Licensure and/or Certifications Preferred/Desired
•ANCC Nursing Infomatics Certification
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
•The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024