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Job outlook for nurse informaticists in the United States
Are nurse informaticist jobs in demand?
Nurse informaticist job and salary trends over time
Nurse informaticist jobs over time
Nurse informaticist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 179 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 63 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 175 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 83 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 82 | 0.00% |
Average nurse informaticist salary over time
Nurse informaticist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,381 | $47.78 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $96,106 | $46.20 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $93,930 | $45.16 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $93,433 | $44.92 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $92,321 | $44.39 | +1.7% |
Nurse informaticist jobs by state
Most common states for nurse informaticists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 121 | 12% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 104 | 12% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 544 | 8% |
| 4 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 148 | 7% |
| 5 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 753 | 6% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 80 | 6% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 32 | 6% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 602 | 5% |
| 9 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 33 | 5% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 316 | 4% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 269 | 4% |
| 12 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 244 | 4% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 178 | 4% |
| 14 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 166 | 4% |
| 15 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 71 | 4% |
| 16 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 46 | 4% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 29 | 4% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 25 | 4% |
| 19 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,295 | 3% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 22 | 3% |
Most common cities for nurse informaticists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlingame | 2 | 7% | $124,717 |
| 2 | Redmond | 1 | 3% | $100,012 |
| 3 | Oceanside | 1 | 1% | $117,011 |
| 4 | Salt Lake City | 1 | 1% | $105,568 |
| 5 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $81,624 |
| 6 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $124,895 |
| 7 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $124,211 |
Nurse Informaticist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of nurse informaticist experts
George Fox University
New York University
New York University
Western Carolina University
University of Charleston
The University of Texas at El Paso
Sac City
Lincoln University
Anderson University
Morton College
Morton College
Bay State College
Quinnipiac University
Kara Sump MSN, CNE
Assistant Professor of NursingGeorge Fox University
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing
What Nurse Informaticist skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Kara Sump MSN, CNE: Communication will never go away, but is moving to a highly virtual format. You need to be able to articulate well in writing and orally. You also need to be relatable and personable. Working interprofessionally and collaboratively is going to be the expectation. Managing high volumes of information in shorter time periods. This is usually seen through the electronic health records and electronic communication.
What skills stand out on Nurse Informaticist resumes?
Beth Latimer: Stand-out skills on RN resumes include exposure and competence in public health framed nursing competencies. These include excellence in contextual, patient-centered, clinical care with health promotion, risk reduction expertise. Interprofessional educational experiences are sought after and highly regarded as working with high-performing interprofessional teams needed to plan, deliver, and improve outcomes with patient center care at the forefront is not only beneficial to patients and families but will improve patient outcomes in the long run. Expertise in navigating the health records system and documenting appropriately certainly helps the RN spend more time at the bedside rather than spending lots of time figuring out the electronic health record. At NYU Meyers, we implemented and are utilizing Epic as the electronic health record. Epic is widely utilized in the majority of health systems, and this certainly gives our patients an upper hand since they are continuously utilizing this in simulation. The students are then able to navigate this exact system in the clinical setting and are able to spend less time looking for the right page to document in since they are already familiar with this system.
What soft skills should all Nurse Informaticists possess?
Beth Latimer: Advocacy and leadership skills needed to advance health equity, Skills in collaboration, systems thinking and community building for advancing care excellence and reform, skills in creating healthy work environments, and innovation skills for reimagining new structures and access for improving health for populations and communities.
Natalya Pasklinsky
Executive Director of Simulation LearningNew York University
Rory Meyers College of Nursing
What skills stand out on Nurse Informaticist resumes?
Natalya Pasklinsky: Stand-out skills on RN resumes include exposure and competence in public health framed nursing competencies. These include excellence in contextual, patient-centered, clinical care with health promotion, risk reduction expertise. Interprofessional educational experiences are sought after and highly regarded as working with high-performing interprofessional teams needed to plan, deliver, and improve outcomes with patient center care at the forefront is not only beneficial to patients and families but will improve patient outcomes in the long run. Expertise in navigating the health records system and documenting appropriately certainly helps the RN spend more time at the bedside rather than spending lots of time figuring out the electronic health record. At NYU Meyers, we implemented and are utilizing Epic as the electronic health record. Epic is widely utilized in the majority of health systems, and this certainly gives our patients an upper hand since they are continuously utilizing this in simulation. The students are then able to navigate this exact system in the clinical setting and are able to spend less time looking for the right page to document in since they are already familiar with this system.
Terrica Durbin Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Director, School of NursingWestern Carolina University
College of Health and Human Sciences
What skills stand out on Nurse Informaticist resumes?
Terrica Durbin Ph.D.: Communication, critical thinking, patient assessment, problem-solving, clinical skills specific to the nurse's setting, electronic recordkeeping, flexibility.
What general advice would you give to a Nurse Informaticist?
Amy Bruce: Remember to exercise humility with your colleagues and peers in a healthy way. Know that you have a plethora of knowledge, but are still seeking understanding, support, and guidance from senior nurses in the field that have a lot to offer from years of practice and experience-partner with those who are willing to foster your professional growth and development. Do not seek out or stay in destructive peer-mentor relationships.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Nurse Informaticists in the next 3-5 years?
Amy Bruce: In the next 3-5 years, the future of nursing will need innovative ideas from graduate nurses who can bring the benefits of intertwining technology with effective patient care. In the new world of social distancing, we as nurses must find a way to bring back the human connection and caring component that continues to make nursing stand out as an honored profession. Among advances with telemedicine and telecare, interpersonal relationships and caring for our patients has never been more critical, not only with physical care but recognition of mental health disparities.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Nurse Informaticists to find work opportunities?
Leslie Robbins Ph.D.: A growing baby boomer population, improved access to health care, and a rapidly retiring nursing workforce have led to nursing shortages across the nation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the need for more than 1 million nurses by 2022. This substantial demand for nurses has created more significant employment opportunities for recent graduates, especially in the Western and Southern United States.
How do you envision technology impacting Nurse Informaticists in the next 5 years?
Leslie Robbins Ph.D.: Advanced technologies such as electronic recordkeeping and mobile communication systems are shaping the future of nursing care. From patient monitoring systems that reduce fall rates in hospitals to using telecommunication systems such as Telehealth to connect with patients in remote areas or lockdown during the pandemic, technology has evolved the way nurses deliver high-quality health care. As new health care technology continues to emerge, we anticipate it will positively impact nursing practice and patient care.
How do you envision technology impacting Nurse Informaticists in the next 5 years?
Jeffery Christian: Obviously, technology is only going to continue to grow and develop and, hopefully, enhance the care we provide to patients. At the bedside, electronic medical records are constantly being updated and revised to help the nurses provide more accurate and safe patient care. I think that is the key, what technology can do to ensure safe patient care. I think the industry is still working out the kinks on the balance of documenting the care provided (to gather data and evaluate best practice) and hands-on therapeutic care. I know the balance will get worked out because that is what nurses do. They problem solve and find the best way to help each patient achieve wellness.
How do you envision technology impacting Nurse Informaticists in the next 5 years?
Vilma Davis: Technology has had a great impact on most industries, including the healthcare industry, and will continue to do so over the next five years and beyond. Technology in the form of "telehealth" has and will continue to give patients the ability to connect with their healthcare provider and receive care without having to leave the confines of their home.
Accessing lab and other test results quicker, accessing a patient's complete health history, especially when they transfer from one provider to the next, will be much easier. In addition, collaborating with other providers about a mutual patient in a timely manner will be enhanced. Patients will access not just their health information through protected portals but will be able to make and/or cancel appointments or reschedule an appointment.
Earlene Masi
Assistant Professor of Exercise ScienceAnderson University
Nursing and Kinesiology
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Nurse Informaticists in the next 3-5 years?
Earlene Masi: Since exercise science is so multifaceted, the technology/research that will become more important and prevalent in the next 3-5 years will depend on the area of expertise in which you are working. In the fitness industry, I think we will continue to see an increase in wearable technology and various fitness apps. We will also continue to see advancements in wearable technology use within the healthcare system, allowing for remote patient monitoring.
Alicia Cardona
Nursing instructorMorton College
Nursing
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Nurse Informaticists in the next 3-5 years?
Alicia Cardona: The electronic medical record has already become such an essential part of the medical field and will only continue to be necessary. Point of care testing and other technology needed to get results, communicate information, and prevent errors will be vital.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Nurse Informaticists in the next 3-5 years?
Kathrine Skurski: Expanding lines of communication will be of utmost importance, and a focus of technological advancement in nursing. As more organizations adopt electronic health records (EHRs), a patient's personal medical information can be accessed not dependent on facility or healthcare provider. With internet-based EHRs, an emergency room nurse can look up a patient's medication list, healthcare providers and specialists, recent hospitalizations, vaccinations, and more. Nurses and healthcare providers can also communicate (in real-time) across different EHR systems. This helps the nurse provide better care for the patient while keeping the medical team informed of the patient's status. Although many medical facilities in urbanized areas have been using EHR systems for many years, the push for all healthcare organizations to take advantage of them is stronger than ever. If any medical office or organization has not yet implemented electronic healthcare record systems, they will soon.
Additionally, handheld and Bluetooth-enabled devices will become more prevalent in the next few years. Many nurses already carry a phone in their pocket to answer call-lights or page a provider. However, the newest phones or devices will now record and upload assessments or diagnostic tests into the medical record. This generates efficiency in inpatient care. Bluetooth-enabled EKG machines and stethoscopes are becoming commonplace devices in many medical offices. It is only a matter of time before larger organizations purchase these technologies for bedside care.
What general advice would you give to a Nurse Informaticist?
Cheryl McInerney: Medical assisting, like all clinical healthcare roles, requires significant job training to cement the skills that you have learned in school. It is essential to establish a good relationship with your preceptor. It is essential to ask questions and take notes.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Nurse Informaticists?
Cheryl McInerney: The healthcare system is facing unprecedented demands as the COVID-19 emergency continues. Medical assistants will be critical to ensuring that patients get the care they need during their visits to their healthcare providers.
What general advice would you give to a Nurse Informaticist?
Lisa Rebeschi Ph.D.: One of the suggestions for new graduates is the importance of self-care. We have long known of the demanding nature of the nursing practice. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the nursing role's critical importance and the unique contributions made by nursing professionals. As the healthcare environment is extremely complex and challenging, nurses must remember to advocate for themselves and prioritize self-care.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Nurse Informaticists in the next 3-5 years?
Lisa Rebeschi Ph.D.: Telehealth will continue to play an essential role in the delivery of high-quality patient care. As nursing professionals, RNs must be familiar with the delivery of digital health, including issues such as the scope of practice, regulation, delivery platforms, and patient privacy to name a few.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Nurse Informaticists?
Lisa Rebeschi Ph.D.: My hope, in terms of the pandemic's enduring impact on graduates, is the public appreciation and recognition of the RN's vital role. As the largest segment of healthcare providers, nurses will continue to impact the quality and safety of delivered care.